Early Childhood Education Intern — Curriculum & Classroom Support

Metro Nashville Public Schools; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Action Commission is seeking two Fall Interns and two Spring Interns for the Early Childhood Education Support Internship. You will assist the Early Childhood Development Manager across seven Head Start and Early Head Start schools, gaining hands-on experience with curriculum prep, resource management, and classroom support.

You will participate in professional development, staff meetings, and daily operations while learning how a large early childhood program functions.

Qualifications

• Interest in Early Childhood Education and 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 skills

Child interaction

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Google Workspace

Canva

ChildPlus

Teaching Strategies GOLD

Creative Curriculum Digital Resources

Printers

Copiers

Laminators

Office equipment

Job description

Metro Action Commission is seeking two Fall Interns and two Spring Interns for the Early Childhood Education Support Internship. You will assist the Early Childhood Development Manager across seven Head Start and Early Head Start schools, gaining hands-on experience with curriculum prep, resource management, and classroom support.

You will participate in professional development, staff meetings, and daily operations while learning how a large early childhood program functions.