College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University · 23 hours ago
Department Intern
Lubbock
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$13/hr - $20.82/hrTexas Tech University is a prominent research institution dedicated to student success. The Department Intern will assist in the organization and implementation of projects and programs related to Early Head Start, focusing on the safety and development of children from birth to 3 years old.
Higher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Demonstrate the mental, emotional, and physical ability to work with pregnant mothers and infants birth- 3 years and families from various ethnic and socio-economic groups. Knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with children with disabilities
Provide for the safety and supervision of chilren according to DHHS (Texas Department of Health and Human Services)
Familiarity with and willingness to abide by the Texas Family Code 261.101 as it pertains to the abuse and neglect of young children
Learn how to create developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) for children and implement positive guidance strategies
Assist Teachers with weekly lesson plans including information based on observations of children (interests and milestones) and IFSPs
Understand the importance of collaboration with outside agencies such as ECI (Early Childhood Intervention) and CPS (Children's Protective Services) to implement plans for children and families
Comprehend how to observe and record behavior of children to determine needs and interests as a basis of planning with fidelity. Record formal assessments based on school readiness goals
Assist Teachers with maintenance of child files including weekly electronic data entries in ChildPlus and COR
Maintain daily informal interactions with families as well as assist Lead Teacher with conducting formal interactions as needed. Assist with conducting a minimum of two parent conferences and two home visits per year per Head Start Standards
Build relationships with families in order to assist with family assessments and goal setting for children and families
Maintain professional ethics and positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, students, and families
Participate in professional development by attending conferences and professional meetings and by reading professional literature
Help plan, attend, and participate in regular team planning meetings, center staff meetings, and special events
Serve as a role model for college lab students each semester
Provide leadership and mentor Classroom Assistant in all listed job responsibilities
Qualification
Required
High school graduation or equivalent. No experience required
Demonstrate the mental, emotional, and physical ability to work with pregnant mothers and infants birth- 3 years and families from various ethnic and socio-economic groups
Knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with children with disabilities
Provide for the safety and supervision of children according to DHHS (Texas Department of Health and Human Services)
Familiarity with and willingness to abide by the Texas Family Code 261.101 as it pertains to the abuse and neglect of young children
Learn how to create developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) for children and implement positive guidance strategies
Assist Teachers with weekly lesson plans including information based on observations of children (interests and milestones) and IFSPs
Understand the importance of collaboration with outside agencies such as ECI (Early Childhood Intervention) and CPS (Children's Protective Services) to implement plans for children and families
Comprehend how to observe and record behavior of children to determine needs and interests as a basis of planning with fidelity
Record formal assessments based on school readiness goals
Assist Teachers with maintenance of child files including weekly electronic data entries in ChildPlus and COR
Maintain daily informal interactions with families as well as assist Lead Teacher with conducting formal interactions as needed
Assist with conducting a minimum of two parent conferences and two home visits per year per Head Start Standards
Build relationships with families in order to assist with family assessments and goal setting for children and families
Maintain professional ethics and positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, students, and families
Participate in professional development by attending conferences and professional meetings and by reading professional literature
Help plan, attend, and participate in regular team planning meetings, center staff meetings, and special events
Serve as a role model for college lab students each semester
Provide leadership and mentor Classroom Assistant in all listed job responsibilities
Preferred
Experience working in group care with infants and toddlers
Company
College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University
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Founded in 1925
51-200 employees
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