Early Learning Intern

Metropolitan Family Services•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. This internship focuses on contributing to the community and the services provided, with community being at the heart of all MFS does.

Requirements

Must attend all mandated trainings.
Must set and achieve professional development goals.
Must share resources with other staff members as appropriate.
All professional development to be tracked in Gateways.

Nice To Haves

Experience with childcare and classroom-related activities.
Experience with CLASS implementation.
Experience implementing Planned Language Approach for dual language learners.
Experience with food preparation, food service area maintenance, food delivery and food storage using approved sanitation methods.
Experience assisting Lead Teacher and Teacher in daily program activities.
Experience guiding children in achieving individual goals and assessing children’s individual strengths and needs.
Experience assisting in children's activities and ensuring appropriate child guidance and discipline.
Experience maintaining proper ratios at all times.
Experience completing CACFP documents.

Responsibilities

Participates in a team approach to planning and implementing program activities.
Collaborates with Family Support Workers, Teacher, Teacher Assistant, site partners, and site supervisor for the betterment of the classroom and families.
Participates in childcare and classroom-related activities during parent meetings/workshops.
Assists in ongoing CLASS implementation.
Responsible for implementing the program’s Planned Language Approach, designed to support dual language learners.
Provides food preparation, food service area maintenance, food delivery and food storage using approved sanitation methods. DuPage only.
Helps carry out daily program by assisting Lead Teacher and Teacher as needed.
Helps Lead Teacher and Teacher guide children in achieving individual goals and assess children’s individual strengths and needs.
Assists in activities of the children and ensures appropriate child guidance and discipline and proper ratios are maintained at all times.
Attends all mandated trainings.
Set and achieve professional development goals.
Share resources with other staff members as appropriate.
Ensure in accurate completion CACFP documents in conjunction with the other teaching staff.
Establishes positive relationships with children, parents, volunteers, and other staff members.
Provides a supportive, caring and safe environment for children.
Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe.
Provides active supervision to ensure the safety of children while in the classroom, during transitions, at time of transportation, and while on the playground.
Ensures that no child shall be left alone or unsupervised.