Location
English, Indiana
Salary
$15 - $17 / HOUR
The intern assists lead teachers in creating a safe and engaging learning environment for children aged birth to five. Responsibilities include classroom management, lesson preparation, and ensuring compliance with Head Start and Indiana licensing regulations.
Candidates must be enrolled in a high school, CTE, college, or degree program in Early Childhood or a comparable field. Applicants must pass criminal background checks, drug screens, and physical exams, including an annual T.B. test.
Description Head Start Birth-5 has an opening for a part-time Intern position working up to 16 hours per week. This position is responsible for assisting lead teachers, creating a safe and engaging learning environment, and supporting the overall needs of the classroom. The intern will be involved in various tasks, including classroom management, lesson preparation, and childcare, while learning and developing their skills under the guidance of experienced staff. Complete duties and responsibilities as they relate to the Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana Day Care Licensing Regulations, CACFP Guidelines, and Head Start Birth-5 Forms and Procedures Manual.
Enrollment in a High School, Technical Education (CTE) program, College Program, or enrolled in an Undergraduate/Graduate Degree Program in Early Childhood or comparable field of study is required. Knowledge or experience in the desired field of study is preferred.
Must meet Head Start and Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations, including Head Start Standards of Conduct, federal and state criminal history requirements, sex offender registry checks, drug screen, physical and complete an annual T.B. test.
There may be flexibility to match school programs if needed. The position will be classified as temporary and end at the end of the selected intern’s semester/school year, whichever is appropriate for the program in which the student is enrolled.
To apply online, go to www.lhdc.org.
You may contact Human Resources for further information at 812-547-3435 ext. 258 or HR@lhdc.org.
LHDC provides services to clients regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, veteran status, genetics, national origin, ancestry, or familial status. The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Market context
In Indiana, Head Start internships can draw interest from candidates pursuing early childhood pathways, since programs need support staff who can work within strict child-safety and compliance rules. These roles are competitive because applicants must meet enrollment requirements and clear background checks, drug screens, physical exams, and annual T.B. testing. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your current program enrollment and health documentation before applying.
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