Evening Childcare Intern — Family Literacy Support

Danbury Public Schools; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools' WERACE program is seeking a part-time Frontline Adult Ed childcare intern for Ellsworth and Morris Elementary Schools. The role supports evening Family Literacy childcare, supervising children and helping run activities while parents attend classes.

Ideal candidates are current students seeking education experience, reliable, and able to work Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:15 p.m.–8:45 p.m. Training will be provided; placement at one of two elementary locations.

Qualifications

• Must be a current traditional high school or college student.
• Commit to the Tuesday/Thursday evening schedule when DPS is in session through approximately the end of April.
• Willingness to complete onboarding and training prior to or immediately following the start of the internship.
• Prior experience working with children is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist childcare staff with supervising children during evening Family Literacy classes.
• Help prepare and lead age-appropriate activities, including games, reading, arts and crafts, and other structured activities.
• Assist with setting up and cleaning up childcare spaces and materials before and after programming.
• Welcome children and families and help support a positive transition into the childcare setting.
• Model appropriate, respectful, and responsible behavior when interacting with children, families, and staff.
• Follow all WERACE and Danbury Public Schools procedures related to student safety, confidentiality, and supervision.
• Communicate concerns or needs promptly to the childcare staff member or site supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Family Literacy childcare program.

Skills

Interest in children

Dependability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Discretion

Education

Current student

Job description

Danbury Public Schools' WERACE program is seeking a part-time Frontline Adult Ed childcare intern for Ellsworth and Morris Elementary Schools. The role supports evening Family Literacy childcare, supervising children and helping run activities while parents attend classes.

Ideal candidates are current students seeking education experience, reliable, and able to work Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:15 p.m.–8:45 p.m. Training will be provided; placement at one of two elementary locations.