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PRN Intern Child Care Center

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University Hospitals

8d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Parma
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You must be a second-year student or high school senior in child development/early childhood education. Flexibility, a positive attitude, and training certifications are required.
  • You will assist teachers in child care activities, interact with students, maintain a nurturing environment, supervise play, handle logistics, clean, and support daily operations.

Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in the second year of or have completed a two year career-technical program in child development or early childhood education or be a high school senior and also enrolled in a college credit program in child development or early childhood education.
  • Work Permit Required for students under the age of 18
  • Basic child development knowledge preferred
  • Flexibility
  • Family focused
  • Positive, can-do attitude
  • Self-motivated and willing to learn and ask questions
  • Required Credentials, License and/or Certifications:
  • Child Abuse Recognition training within 60 days of hire.
  • CPR, First Aid and Communicable Disease Management training required within 90 days of hire.
  • Responsible for completing 6 hours of specialized training every year

Responsibilities

  • The High School Teacher Intern will complete child care activities and provide support as delegated by Teachers:
  • Interact with students to promote learning through play
  • Maintain a safe, warm, and nurturing classroom environment
  • Greet families and children
  • Exhibit age appropriate expectations
  • Assist teacher with implementation of classroom activities and daily schedule
  • Actively supervise and engage with students
  • Fill in daily logs
  • Record meal counts
  • Cut food as needed to developmentally appropriate size
  • Use a quiet calm voice during nap
  • Promote a cooperative team effort and supportive attitude towards co-workers
  • Cover for staff breaks
  • Ask if supplies are needed
  • Ask how you can help
  • Wipe noses
  • Wash hands
  • Diapering supplies
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Class materials
  • Clean and sanitize
  • High touch point areas
  • Class materials
  • Indoor play equipment
  • Shared spaces/equipment
  • Tables before and after meals
  • File paperwork under direction of Administrative Assistant

FAQs

What is the primary role of a PRN Intern at the Child Care Center?

The primary role of a PRN Intern is to complete child care activities and provide support as delegated by teachers, including interacting with students, maintaining a safe environment, and assisting with classroom activities.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be enrolled in the second year of or have completed a two-year career-technical program in child development or early childhood education, or be a high school senior enrolled in a college credit program in the same fields.

Is a work permit necessary for applicants under 18 years old?

Yes, a work permit is required for students under the age of 18.

What kind of training is required after being hired?

New interns will need to complete Child Abuse Recognition training within 60 days of hire and CPR, First Aid, and Communicable Disease Management training within 90 days of hire.

Are there any ongoing training requirements for interns?

Yes, interns are responsible for completing 6 hours of specialized training every year.

What skills or traits are preferred for candidates applying for this internship?

Preferred traits include flexibility, a family-focused attitude, a positive can-do attitude, self-motivation, and a willingness to learn and ask questions.

What tasks are included in the daily responsibilities of a PRN Intern?

Daily responsibilities include interacting with students, assisting with classroom activities, maintaining cleanliness and organization, restocking supplies, and helping in the office as directed.

How should interns interact with children during their duties?

Interns should interact with students in a manner that promotes learning through play, maintaining a nurturing and supportive environment.

Will the intern be expected to clean and sanitize areas?

Yes, interns are expected to clean and sanitize high-touch point areas, class materials, indoor play equipment, and tables before and after meals.

Are interns expected to work independently?

While interns should be self-motivated, they are also encouraged to ask questions and seek guidance from teachers and co-workers as needed.

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Mission & Purpose

Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.