Head Start Paid Internship
Reports to: Education Coordinator
Status: Part-Time, 20 Hours Per Week
Duration: 10 Weeks
Schedule: Monday – Friday; flexibility within center hours of 8am – 5pm
Location: NW Portland
Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Our Head Start Program
Neighborhood House’s Head Start program provides an opportunity for participants to learn, grow, and thrive in an environment that emphasizes parents as primary teachers, a co-operative environment between families, teachers, family advocates, home visitors, and other staff, connection to community resources, and learning through child-led play. Our program is designed to meet the needs of and to provide school readiness skills to all eligible children, including those with special needs and disabilities, so our community’s children and families are stronger for life.
Purpose of this Role
This internship will give you an all-access pass to learn what it’s like to work in Early Childhood Education with children prenatal to age 5. As a Head Start Intern you will receive personalized support, weekly customized coaching sessions, and upon completion you will be certified in CPR and First Aid. You will be trained based on requirements from Oregon Childcare Licensing and you will have the opportunity to prepare, lead and facilitate various opportunities within your designated area of service.
Primary Responsibilities
You will be assigned based on your preferences to one of two Early Education Pathways:
Social Services: In this pathway you will learn what it’s like to be a liaison between home, classroom, and community; partnering with families to create and achieve goals related to physical and mental health, financial wellness, job and housing security, parenting skills and resources. You will connect families with resources, while nurturing and ensuring the overall safety and wellness of children.
Education in Classroom: In this pathway you will help provide direct classroom support to children and the teaching team. You will collaborate with the teaching team to support student’s learning and development, implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) strategies. You will also gain exposure to using effective Creative Curriculum.
Eligibility
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Identify as BIPOC.
- Be able to complete 20 hours of work each week for 10 consecutive weeks; Monday – Friday between the hours of 8am – 5pm.
- Must currently have or be able to obtain registration in the Oregon Central Background Registry.
- Have a strong desire to pursue a career in the field of Early Childhood Education.