Job Title: Lead Teacher Intern
Location: Stafford, VA (Doc Stone)
Pay: $14.00/hour
Schedule: 40 hours/week | 12-week internship

Overview:
Children of America is seeking college students in Early Childhood Education for a hands-on internship. Under the guidance of a Lead Teacher and School Director, interns will gain classroom leadership experience, assist with curriculum planning, and support child development in a licensed childcare setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily programming and developmental activities for children
• Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment
• Assist with documentation, family communication, and classroom organization
• Collaborate with staff and participate in training and mentorship sessions
• Uphold COA's values, policies, and licensing standards

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an Early Childhood Education or related college program
• Strong interest in child development and classroom leadership
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to commit to full-time schedule with flexibility for school needs
• Completion of background checks and health screenings required
• CDA preferred; basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) required
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English

Supervision & Support:
Interns are always supervised and receive regular feedback and mentorship. They are never left alone with children.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualification association with this job.

**Children of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

The base pay for this position is $14.00 hourly. This role is not eligible for performance-based incentives or other benefits.

Children of America is committed to fair and transparent hiring practices. This job description is intended to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state-specific pay transparency regulations.

The listed responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation reflect the essential functions and expectations of the role.

Children of America is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.