AGENCY:         TRINITY COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHILD CENTER

Life Sciences Building/Clemens Hall

Trinity College

Hartford, CT  06106

INTERNSHIP CONTACT:  Ann Horton, 860-297-5370; email ann.horton@trincoll.edu

AGENCY FUNCTION:  Child care center open 7:30 to 5:30 weekdays for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.  Parent Power program that provides parents with workshops, support groups and community involvement opportunities.  Visit www.tc4.org for more information.

INTERN ACTIVITIES: 

1. Teaching assistant:  Participate in planning and implementation of activities with the children, assist with developmental assessments, conduct research on a particular behavior or topic related to early childhood education or recreation.

2. Child advocacy/administration: Assist in child and family advocacy with state legislature, U.S. Congress, state and national early care associations; work on development, fundraising and grant writing. Assist executive director in management and administrative issues.

HOURS PER WEEK:  8-15

INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE:  FALL:  Yes;   SPRING:  Yes;   SUMMER:  Yes

STIPEND: No