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Early Childhood Education Intern

Salt Lake City

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Salt Lake City
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Education, Learning and Training
    • Children's rights (health and protection)
  • Closing Date: Closed

BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict.  Domestically, our 22 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

 

SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:

The Early Childhood Education Intern will work under the direction of the Early Childhood Specialist. They will be responsible for supporting educational services for children ages 0 to 4 who are within two years of IRC case management. The Early Childhood Education Intern will complete school enrollment applications for preschool programs such as Head Start, UPSTART online, and public school district programs. The Early Education Intern will also provide logistical support to families, such as transportation orientations, first-day of-school assistance, and follow-up support.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

              Screen families with children for potential participation in preschool programs 

              Enroll eligible children in early education services/programs

              Provide logistical support to families, such as transportation orientations and first-day-of-school support

              Help caregivers attend essential school events/meetings; act as a liaison for the family at school orientations, parent-teacher meetings, etc.

a.            This may include transporting clients in the intern’s personal vehicle or using an IRC vehicle

              Assist in the distribution of Early Childhood Development Kits

              Provide follow-up support to the family as needed

              Ensure proper case noting of services provided

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