Childcare Student Intern - GVHS STUDENTS AGE 16+ NEED ONLY APPLY

Job Title:  Childcare Student Intern
Job Family:  Classified
Job Type:  Internship for GVHS Student
Department:  Grand Valley High School
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Job ID#: 1462
 

SUMMARY:
The Child Care Intern will provide safe, engaging, and responsible childcare on Professional Development Mondays to children at an assigned school (TBD). This internship is designed for Grand Valley High School students (age 16+) who wish to gain hands-on experience in childcare and education while building leadership, communication, and professional skills. Other days may be available based on needs and intern’s availability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides childcare on Mondays at a school location in coordination with the Cardinal Club Director and/or other assigned staff.

• Supervises and engages children in age-appropriate games, activities, crafts, and structured play.

• Ensures a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for all children.

• Models positive behavior and supports children in resolving minor conflicts.

• Maintains confidentiality regarding students and families.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

 
Knowledge of:

• Communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

• Positive behavior support and basic child supervision strategies.

• Organizational skills in handling and directing multiple activities and transitions.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with school aged children.

• High level of energy and good sense of humor.

 
Skill in:

• Responsibility, reliability, and follow-through with tasks and commitments.

• Oral communications.

• Supervising and engaging children in structured and unstructured settings.

• Collaborative teamwork.

• Creative problem-solving and adaptability when working with children.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Garfield County School District No.16 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.