Daycare Intern (for XLHS students only)

Description

Organization Overview 
Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college. 

At Excel, we believe that every student—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school, students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path. 

About our Team 

Everyday, our team members choose to be positive, drive their own growth, uplift one another, and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve. 

Your Impact
Excel Academy has launched an on-site daycare for up to 10 newborns, infants, and toddlers of Excel staff and faculty.  As a key lever in our efforts to build and sustain a family-friendly work environment, the Daycare Intern will provide a quality work-based childcare option for the young children of Excel staff. In alignment with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, the Daycare will utilize a Spanish immersion model.   

The Daycare is staffed by a small team of Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Interns working a range of full-time and part-time hours to provide adequate coverage throughout the hours of operation (7 – 5:00). The Daycare Intern will receive coaching and gain hands-on experience with working in a daycare. Our Intern role is open to current XLHS students.

Specific responsibilities include, but may not limited to:   

Learn to Assist as a Childcare Provider   

• Support in maintaining a warm, safe, and positive environment that encourages learning and socialization;
• Engage children in active conflict management and address behavior issues in a positive manner.

Support the Effective Operations of the Daycare Program   

• Assist in all aspects of the day, including daily schedule, activities, snacks & meals (including feeding infants/babies), hand washing, diapering/toileting needs;
• Support in the organization, cleanliness, and maintenance needs of the childcare space.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will:   

• Be an XLHS student
• Have a demonstrable passion for working with infants/toddlers
• Have proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred
• Be a team player and willing to step in to provide support where needed

Excel Academy Charter Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or a foreign language or prior academic achievement.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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