Daycare Intern (for XLHS students only)

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

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Excel Academy has launched an on-site daycare for up to 10 newborns, infants, and toddlers of Excel staff and faculty.\u00A0 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 that are exploring post-secondary pathways with support of the CAPS team.\u00A0

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.