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Early Learning Specialist

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENTS

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY:
The Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) is a department of the Framingham Public Schools, partially funded through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant program and administered through the Framingham Public Schools and kindly supported by community partners . The ECAF implements the ParentChild+ Home Visitation Program, a nationally recognized, innovative home-based early literacy and family education program. In addition to the signature parent-child groups, that prepare families with young children for school success by increasing language and literacy skills, school readiness skills, and enhancing social-emotional development. 


TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Coursework in early education, sociology, psychology, health care, or community service is preferred. An interest or experience in child development, parent coaching, group facilitation, family education and support, working with families of young children (in-home or group setting). 

SKILLS AND ABILITY:
Coursework in early education, sociology, psychology, health care, or community service is preferred. A desire to learn more about child development, parent coaching, and working with diverse and low income populations. Ability to read and comprehend documents such as memos, safety rules, and procedure manuals; to express ideas clearly in written and oral communication; to work as a team member and also independently. Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred.


INTERNSHIP BENEFITS AND RESPONSIBILITY:
The intern may work with the Early Learning Specialist and team supervisor. 
Assignments may include:
• Assisting with parent-child groups
• Observing and participating in 30 minute home visits to young children and their families
• Helping develop curriculum plans as appropriate for parent-child groups
• Helping plan age-appropriate activities to stimulate learning and encourage parent-child    
  interactions
• Model as appropriate for parents ways to read and play with their child
• Respect the role of the parent as their child’s first and most important teacher
• Administer the Ages and Stages Questionnaire and other assessments
• Participate in program outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and attendance efforts
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to working with diverse and low income populations. 
• Maintain confidential information