EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERN

The Children's Museum Houston • Houston, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Children’s Museum Houston is seeking undergraduate and graduate students interested in early childhood education or related fields for a semester-long internship supporting the Museum’s Early Childhood programs. Interns will assist with the preparation and maintenance of educational materials, support family programming at the Museum and in the community and contribute to the development of early childhood curriculum and activities. This is an unpaid internship designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with applied professional experience. Academic credit may be arranged if approved by the student’s institution. The position requires a minimum commitment of 8–10 hours per week for one academic semester.

Requirements

• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Comfortable engaging with families and children in diverse settings.
• General knowledge of the principles of early childhood education and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) required; Spanish proficiency (spoken) preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and other software.
• College coursework or experience in early childhood education, child development, or a related field.
• Flexibility to work a minimum of 8-10 hours a week at the museum and in the community.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout the Greater Houston Area.
• Have reliable transportation, valid Texas Drivers’ License, and evidence of insurability.
• Experience working in an educational setting, such as a school, childcare program, library, or similar programs, is a plus.
• Interest in early learning and child development, learning through play, family and community engagement, and supporting inclusive, hands-on educational experiences for young children.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Early Childhood staff to understand the needs of parents and children in the museum and communities.
• Assist in family programs held at the Children’s Museum and in the community.
• Assist in the development of appropriate math, science, and literacy-based family learning programs, activities and resource guides for parents, educators, and librarians.
• Prepare thematic activity kits with appropriate supplies to be user-ready.
• Restocks activity kits after each use.
• Inventory various supply items and reports replenishment needs to program managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support ongoing evaluation and institutional learning.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed