Head Start - Parent Interns

A positive future for every child  

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time. 

Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference. We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

Parent volunteers  play an important role in supporting the daily operations of the classroom. Their contributions strengthen the learning environment and help ensure children are safe, engaged, and supported throughout the day.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Instructional Support : Assisting teaching staff by reinforcing lessons, guiding small-group or one-on-one activities, and supporting children in practicing skills.
2. Behavioral Support : Encouraging positive behavior, modeling appropriate interactions, and helping children resolve conflicts in developmentally appropriate ways.
3. Supervision of Children : Maintaining active engagement and awareness to ensure children’s safety indoors and outdoors, while supporting transitions between activities.
4. Classroom Maintenance : Helping maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment by assisting with daily cleaning tasks, materials preparation, and resetting learning spaces.

This role provides valuable hands-on experience in early childhood education while directly contributing to a positive, nurturing environment for young learners

Education: High School or higher

Licenses & Certifications

1. DCS APS CBC Online Check
2. DES Criminal Affidavit
3. DHS Criminal Affidavit
4. Fingerprint Card Level 1
5. FPC DPS Verification

Travel Required : No

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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