Intern

Children's Programs - Family Center

Start Date: Sep 1, 2023

Salary: $30K annually

Intern 

Under the direction of the teacher, the intern will work as a part of the teaching team to implement developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum which encourages learning through exploration and discovery and promotes the development of a positive self-image. The intern will model positive social interactions and language. The intern will implement positive class management techniques and strategies. All practices the intern uses must be consistent with guidelines put forth by Bank Street College and the New York City Department of Health /Bureau of Day Care.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of children during all activities.
• Support the planning and implementing of a developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports and stimulates each child’s individual development.
• Assist in carrying out stimulating lesson plans promoting exploration, creativity, and discovery.
• Support the teaching team in working with parents to promote understanding of growth and development of their child.
• Effectively communicate with parents, verbally, and in writing, throughout the year.
• Assist in writing classroom blogs/newsletters.
• Write parent/teacher conference reports and daily notes. 
• Assist in documenting and maintaining student records including, but not limited to, reports about areas of development and growth, and areas of concerns, if applicable.
• Attend all required trainings, supervisory meetings and other professional development workshops.
• Engage in reflective supervision with the lead teacher and, when appropriate, support the building of a collaborative relationship between the lead teacher and faculty advisor. 
• Participate in parent/teacher conferences and parent meetings both during regular working hours and, at times, before and after regular working hours. 
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Work cooperatively with other teachers, therapists and administrators.
• Ensure that all Bank Street College and NYC Department of Health/Bureau of Day Care guidelines are followed.
• Other duties as assigned by Director.

Qualifications:

• Must be working towards a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Strong organizational skills