Child Development Intern Wanted

Requirements:

• Experience building with Legos, erecting elaborate train tracks and making blanket tents.
• Knowledge of stain removal, especially from carpeting, upholstery and clothing.
• Must be able to function regularly on six hours or less sleep a night.
• Familiar with child disciplinary tactics such as time-out, privilege restriction and bribery.
• Must be able to push a 35 lb. toddler in a swing continuously for at least 30 minutes.
• Must be able to run fast enough to catch a seven year-old boy.
• Should be organized and well-versed in cleaning.
• Must know how to cook grilled cheese.
• Must have driver’s license, good driving record and reliable transportation.
• Needs to be able to tolerate watching the same Thomas the Train episode 14 times in a row, and should be able to sing the theme song from memory.
• Must be able to swim and know CPR.
• Must love children and dogs!

Responsibilities

• Will supervise underage residents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Will drive underage residents to and from all activities such as day camps, play dates, lessons and sporting events.
• Will ensure underage residents basic needs are meant such as food, clothing and personal hygiene.
• Will ensure underage residents clean up after themselves.
• May need to clean up after underage residents when they can’t or won’t.
• May need to assist youngest underage resident with learning to use the toilet.

Intern will report to the the Residential Center’s two adult Household Managers. Household Managers will be available to provide guidance and advice. Position will teach valuable life skills such as patience, stamina, and perseverance. Position is unpaid, however room and board are provided. Perfect for a college student seeking an alternative to living at home with their parents. College course credit *may be available.

*may be as in highly unlikely

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