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Early Childhood Education Intern

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WHYY Inc

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Philadelphia

AI generated summary

  • You must be a current junior, senior, or graduate student in early childhood or education, have experience with children, and provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination upon hiring.
  • You will assist with early childhood curriculum, guide craft projects, attend program sessions and meetings, and review outcomes with Ed Programs Assistants for coaching feedback.

Requirements

  • - Current junior and senior undergraduate student, or graduate student studying for a Bachelors degree in early childhood, education, or a related field.
  • - Experience working with children are a plus.
  • - Proof of being fully vaccinated is required.
  • - Individual must be a current junior or senior undergraduate student, graduate student or recent graduate (no more than three years from graduation date).
  • - All WHYY employees are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Proof will be required upon hiring.

Responsibilities

  • - Complete intern training in WHYY's early childhood curriculum.
  • - Attend each session of the program they are assisting with.
  • - Guide at least one group of students through the process of creating craft projects.
  • - Attend regular meetings before program sessions to go over the plan for the day and suggest changes if necessary.
  • - Meet with Ed Programs Assistants briefly after each program session to review the student outcomes and to get coaching feedback on their teaching performance.

FAQs

What is the focus of the Early Childhood Education Intern position?

The Early Childhood Education Intern position focuses on participating in the creation and implementation of interactive learning experiences for toddler and pre-K children in the Philadelphia area.

What are the educational requirements for applying to this internship?

Applicants must be current junior or senior undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates (no more than three years from graduation date) studying for a Bachelor's degree in early childhood, education, or a related field.

Is previous experience with children required for this internship?

While previous experience working with children is a plus, it is not explicitly required for applying to the position.

What materials must I submit to apply for this internship?

To apply, you must submit a resume, a cover letter discussing your career goals and early childhood experience, a two- or three-page writing sample, and a letter of recommendation from someone who can speak to your relevant experience, background, skills, and/or work ethic.

Is proof of vaccination required for the internship?

Yes, proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is required upon hiring for all WHYY employees.

Will I receive training as an intern?

Yes, interns will complete training on WHYY’s early childhood curriculum to prepare for their role.

What kind of tasks will I be responsible for as an intern?

Intern tasks include assisting Educational Program Assistants with lesson planning, guiding children through craft projects, attending program sessions, and participating in reviews of student outcomes and coaching feedback on teaching performance.

Are there regular meetings as part of the internship?

Yes, interns are required to attend regular meetings before program sessions to review plans for the day and suggest changes if necessary.

Where will the educational sessions take place?

The educational sessions will take place in a variety of outdoor and indoor settings throughout the Philadelphia area.

Will I be working alone with the children?

No, the Early Childhood Education Intern will serve as a second instructor alongside Educational Programs Assistants during activities and sessions.

WHYY Inc

WHYY is your local, Member-supported NPR and PBS station, delivering information, entertainment and education.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
201-500
Employees
1954
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

WHYY makes our region a better place, connecting each of us to the world's richest ideas and all of us to each other through Member-supported public media. Through WHYY-FM 90.9, WHYY-TV 12 and WHYY.org, we reach 1.3 million people on average each week in the Greater Philadelphia area. We are your local PBS and NPR member station, bringing you long-time favorite programs, such as Masterpiece and All Things Considered. But our national programs are only the tip of the iceberg. WHYY Studios produces more than a dozen local programs, such as Fresh Air with Terry Gross, You Oughta Know and The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane. We offer a robust regional news service supported by an award-winning newsroom, home to Billy Penn, PlanPhilly and the WHYY Climate Desk. We are deeply committed to the needs of young people. Many people’s first experience with WHYY is watching our award-winning PBS Kids television programs as a child. We also teach thousands of kids to make videos in 40+ local schools and at our studio. We bring together people in the region for interesting and fun events in person and online. From critical community conversations to advanced screenings with big personalities, keep an eye on WHYY.org/events for things to do all year round. Of course, all of this is only possible through Member support.