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School Director Intern

Children of America, Inc., Cherry Hill Township, NJ, United States


Job Title: School Director Intern

Location: Cherry Hill East, NJ

Pay: $20.00/hour

Schedule: 40 hours/week | 12-week internship

Overview

Children of America is offering a leadership-focused internship for college students in Early Childhood Education. Interns will gain hands‑on experience in school operations, staff collaboration, curriculum oversight, and administrative tasks under the mentorship of experienced school leaders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with daily school operations and regulatory compliance
  • Support curriculum implementation and classroom supervision
  • Participate in leadership meetings and staff coordination
  • Maintain accurate records and uphold safety standards
  • Engage with families and promote COA's mission and values

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in an ECE or related college program (junior/senior preferred)
  • Strong interest in early childhood leadership and administration
  • Must be at least 21 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 closely supervised and receive structured coaching, feedback, and mentorship throughout the internship.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Compensation

The base pay for this position is $20.00 hourly. This role is not eligible for performance-based incentives or other benefits.

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