Job Title: RHS Intern
Reports To: Head of School
FLSA Status:
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
-Greets children and parents / guardians in an enthusiastic manner each day
-Interacts with children through instructional methods to include play, music, arts and crafts, reading, writing, and physical activities
-Assists children as necessary to enhance learning skills and help complete assigned projects
-Assists Teachers in maintaining climate of classroom and implementing education curriculum
-Supports weekly (Wednesday) hikes on local trails.
-Monitors talents, special abilities, learning differences, learning needs of each individual child, documents issues / concerns as needed and notify Head of School
-Promotes and fosters each child's positive self-esteem and individual development toward their fullest potential in the areas of physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth
-Assists children with general hygiene practices including bathroom and cleanliness needs
-Assists in the planning and preparation of lesson plans
-Shares pertinent information, suggestions or ideas with co-workers on a regular basis
-Maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, fellow staff and parents / guardians
-Performs general classroom cleaning duties to include vacuuming floor after meals, cleaning mats, chairs and wipe tables or spills as necessary
-Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma, GED, active college student preferred
Certificates and Licenses:
Upkeep of all state Department of Social Services required certifications, as outlined by the Community Care Licensing division
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit on the floor alongside children, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, hike, talk or heart. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.