Early Childhood Education Intern

Job Description

Scope of Work:

The Early Education Intern will work under the direction of the Refugee Youth and Education Coordinator. They will be responsible for coordinating 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 various preschool programs such as Head Start, UPSTART online program, 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 important school events/meetings; act as a liaison for the family at school orientations, parent-teacher meetings, etc.

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

• Provide follow up support to family as needed

• Ensure proper case noting of services provided

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in a graduate/undergraduate program or have graduated from a university within the last 6 months

• Previous experience with youth & education preferred; experience with refugee populations is a plus

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency in Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Arabic, Burmese, French, Dari/Farsi, or other language helpful

• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance

• Successful completion of IRC background check

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IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.