HS Summer Intern Temp-Pettis

CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC • Sedalia, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with hands-on, practical experience in their field of study while supporting organizational goals. Interns will work under the guidance of experienced professionals, gain exposure to childcare operations, and develop skills relevant to their academic and career objectives. The Support Teacher Summer Intern supports the CHS mission by assisting with the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities in the classroom that promote children’s growth and development while ensuring their health and safety. This summer internship is a temporary position and will begin in mid-May and conclude on August 31.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• The ability to learn and follow CHS policy, procedure, practice, and structure.
• The ability to demonstrates strong working knowledge of, MO Childcare Licensing, and sanitation regulations and requirements, developmentally appropriate practices
• Accurate listening
• Attention to detail
• Being able to relate to others
• Handling stress well
• Meeting standards
• Personal accountability
• Respect for policies
• Respect for property
• Safety responsibilities
• Self-starting ability
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong computer skills
• Medical exam and TB Assessment is required prior to hire and again every 5 years
• Background screening to include fingerprinting is required prior to hire and again every 5 years
• Travel as needed for meetings, training, or conferences
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to operate a computer.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• The employee must be able to obtain, maintain CPR/FA certification and perform CPR and provide First Aid.
• High school diploma or High School Equivalency Test (GED/HiSET)
• As a Support Teacher Sub, you will be required to work at least 3 shifts per month, if requested.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Paycom platform, ChildPlus, MO kitchen sanitation regulations, Head Start Performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing a routine of developmentally appropriate activities by supporting children’s social, physical, cognitive, ATL and language development
• Assist in implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood program, by consistently applying MO Childcare Licensing Standards and EHS Performance Standards
• Commit to the success of the program by maintaining Infant Toddler and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, helping prepare materials and classrooms for early care and learning, maintaining ratios while providing coverage in the classroom, and supporting general childcare tasks for evening meetings and events.
• Follow regulatory compliance by attending meetings and trainings as required by CHS, Licensing, Sanitation, USDA CACFP and EHS requirements.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the assigned area by performing general tasks such as but not limited to laundry and common area cleaning and follows guidelines in food preparation and cleaning procedures
• Responsible for promoting a positive Safety Culture by following established safe work practices and policies.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED