Early Childhood Ed Intern: Curriculum & Classroom Support

Power Youth; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The POWER Youth program is seeking an Early Childhood Education Support Intern to assist the Early Childhood Development Manager across seven Head Start and Early Head Start schools. You will gain hands-on experience in curriculum preparation, educational resource management, classroom support, professional development, and daily operations while learning how a large early childhood program functions. Format: In-Person Only.

Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm. Local travel among Head Start sites.

Qualifications

• Interest in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or related fields.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office and Google applications).
• Comfortable working with young children and educational professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing Creative Curriculum materials and lesson resources.
• Copy, print, laminate, organize, and distribute classroom materials.
• Deliver curriculum resources and instructional materials to assigned schools.
• Visit school sites to support teachers and education staff.
• Assist with classroom organization and learning environment setup.
• Create educational displays, newsletters, flyers, and family communication materials.
• Help prepare materials for teacher meetings and professional development sessions.
• Support coaches and the Early Childhood Development Manager with education initiatives.
• Organize curriculum supplies, classroom materials, and resource libraries.
• Assist with family engagement events, classroom activities, and agency events as needed.
• Complete administrative tasks that support school readiness and instructional success.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality while working in classrooms and offices.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Communication

Organization

Punctuality

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Google Workspace

Canva

ChildPlus

Teaching Strategies GOLD

Creative Curriculum Digital Resources

Printers and copiers

Job description

The POWER Youth program is seeking an Early Childhood Education Support Intern to assist the Early Childhood Development Manager across seven Head Start and Early Head Start schools. You will gain hands-on experience in curriculum preparation, educational resource management, classroom support, professional development, and daily operations while learning how a large early childhood program functions. Format: In-Person Only.

Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm. Local travel among Head Start sites.