Education Intern - Introductory

• Aligned with Rogue Community College (RCC) - ED 170
• Starting Wage: $16 per hour

Final date to receive applications: 11/20/2026 @ 5:00PM

The Introductory Education Intern supports the mission of Southern Oregon Head Start (SOHS) by assisting in classroom activities and routines under the supervisor of teaching staff. In partnership with Rogue Community College (RCC), this practicum provides students with the opportunity to understand the structure and routines of early childhood classrooms, develop foundational skills in supporting children’s learning and development, and gain confidence in engaging with young children in group settings.

Interns will also build professional behaviors such as teamwork, communication, and reliability while earning credit toward their degree or certification.

May be assigned other related duties as appropriate and within the scope of general responsibilities for this position.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of ECE
125 and ECE
126; concurrent enrollment in ECE
135. Must meet RCC eligibility for ED170 practicum.

Certification or Accreditation: CPR/First Aid Certification;
Food Handler Certification required. (Certifications can be obtained at Head Start after hire.)

Essential

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and basic computer knowledge. Ability to perform general clerical tasks. Ability to apply the understanding of developmentally appropriate activities of children; meet and promote the social-emotional, physical and cognitive development needs of children. Ability to understand and follow recipes and directions for food preparation. Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to understand and follow procedures, ensure safety, and complete required documentation related to the position.

Essential Mental Abilities:
Must be organized, flexible and resolution oriented. Ability to multi-task, make sound judgments and demonstrate appropriate role modeling. Ability to maintain full and complete attention to children at all times. Ability to work as a team member and to be self-directed.

Essential

Physical Requirements:

This position is classified as Center-Facing. Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. a distance of 25 feet and to push and/or pull up to 40 lbs. a distance of 20 yards. Sufficient mobility, strength, and range of motion to perform standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting or kneeling, twisting, and ascending or descending steps.

Ability to react quickly to the physical actions of children. Ability to sit for extended periods of time as required by the position. Sufficient stamina to perform job duties at the required frequency. Sufficient vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination to perform job duties safely and effectively. These physical requirements reflect the maximum potential demands of working in a center-based setting and are not indicative of continuous lifting or carrying.

Exposure to Hazards:
Unpredictable child and family behavior, hazardous…