What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Education Intern position at WHYY Inc?
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Description
About WHYY
WHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journalism, eye-opening storytelling and intimate local arts programming. Our curiosity and commitment to this community is what drives our programming. It’s also what drives our hiring.
Below you’ll find an employment opportunity in the fast-paced setting of the Philadelphia region’s leading public media provider. The award-winning professional staff of WHYY sets the bar high in television, radio and online. Whether it’s preparing a program to air or a behind-the-scenes role in support, all positions are vital to continuing—and growing—our impact in our community.
WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about our Social Responsibility Program. It’s how we live.
About the Role
Early Childhood Education internship offers the opportunity to participate in the creation and implementation of interactive, in-person learning experiences for Philadelphia-area toddler and pre-K chilren. The Early Childhood Education Intern will learn from assisting Educational Programs Assistants with project coordination and instruction by serving as the second instructor for story-time and crafting workshops in a variety of outdoor and indoor settings. The Early Childhood Education Intern will work alongside Ed Program Assistants during lesson planning and implementation and will read to children and guide children as they complete craft projects. The Early Childhood Education Intern will accomplish the following tasks:
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Complete intern training in WHYY’s early childhood curriculum.
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Attend each session of the program they are assisting with.
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Guide at least one group of students through the process of creating craft projects
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Attend regular meetings before program sessions to go over the plan for the day and suggest changes if necessary.
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Meet with Ed Programs Assistants briefly after each program session to review the student outcomes and to get coaching feedback on their teaching performance.
Qualifications
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Current junior and senior undergraduate student, or graduate student studying for a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood, education, or a related field.
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Experience working with children are a plus.
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Proof of being fully vaccinated is required.
In order for an application to be considered all of the below materials must be submitted.
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Resume
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Cover letter discussing career goals, relevant early childhood experience
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A two- or three-page writing sample
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A letter of recommendation from an individual who can speak to your relevant experience, background, skills and/or work ethic.
*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.
