Internship Program

Internship Phases

Interns are welcome to join us just for Phase 1 or they may continue to Phases 2 and 3

Semester Internship

Begins Each Semester

High school and college students volunteer at the Children's Center during the school year to learn about the profession or to take the first steps toward a professional qualification.

Semester-long commitment
Minimum of 45 hours of structured experience
Professional training on-site
Check with your school to see if an internship counts towards credit hours.

Additional details:听

During this time, the intern will acquire knowledge about working with children under the supervision of an internship coach and a qualified early childhood lead teacher.

Phase 1 Internship

Begins Each Semester

High school and college students volunteer at the Children's Center during the school year to learn about the profession or to take the first steps toward a professional qualification.

A minimum of 135 hours of structured experience
Professional training on-site
Check with your school to see if an internship counts toward credit hours

Additional details:听

During this time, the intern will acquire knowledge about working with children under the supervision of an internship coach and a qualified early childhood lead teacher. Interns who complete the Phase I Internship in a satisfactory manner are invited to interview for employment by the Children鈥檚 Center as a temporary child care aide/intern over an eight-week period of the summer.

Phase 2 Internship

Summer Semester

Successful Phase 1 interns apply and interview for a full-time, paid position to work as a temporary childcare aide/intern over the summer.

8 hrs/day,听Mon.-Fri., for听8 weeks
320 hours of structured experience
Once complete: Eligible for Colorado听assistant early childhood teacher certification

Additional details:听

See below for more details about the assistant early childhood teacher certification.

Phase 3 Internship

Academic Year

Successful Phase 2 interns are invited to return as volunteers at the Children's Center during the school year.

Onsite professional training
Once complete: Advance your qualifications toward an early childhood teacher certification

Additional details:听

See below for more details about the听early childhood teacher certification.

Apply for the Internship Program at CU Children's Center

Teaching Certifications

Eligibility is contingent on meeting certification requirements with the Colorado Department of Education.

Assistant Early Childhood Teacher

Scope of work:

Works in collaboration with a lead teacher
Develops and implements lesson plans
Teaches developmentally appropriate curriculum
Communicates with families

How our internship will help you become an assistant early childhood teacher:

During Phases 1 and 2, you will be working toward certification as an Assistant Early Childhood Teacher in Colorado by qualifying for at least 10 points, in 2 categories, towards a Level I Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0.听

We support you in completing the other requirements of qualification including hands-on experience, verification of hours of experience, professional development training and the required medical and background check for the profession.

This certification will allow you to work as an assistant early childhood teacher anywhere in Colorado.

Early Childhood Teacher

Scope of work:

In collaboration with the center directors, trains assistant teachers and mentors program interns
Supervises and interacts with children in the assigned classroom using appropriate guidance techniques
Writes and implements age-appropriate activities听and lesson plans for educational and recreational purposes
Builds strong relationships with families
Ensures a safe environment and safe conditions on the playground
Prepares for lunch, snack and nap time
Consults with parents regarding the needs of ill children or children with behavioral problems
Maintains or exceeds health standards; and completes reports concerning child development and other center needs

How our internship will help you become an assistant early childhood teacher:

During Phase 3, you will take the last steps of training, coaching and experience toward fulfilling the requirements to become an Early Childhood Teacher/Small Center Director in the State of Colorado.听

You can earn at least 21 points, in 2 categories, toward a Level II Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0

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