UW Oshkosh Children's Center

UW Oshkosh Children's Center

608 Algoma Boulevard, Lincoln Hall

Oshkosh, WI, 54901

www.uwosh.edu/childrens_center/

Non-Profit

Mission: Our mission is to provide exemplary early care and education through the use of early childhood best practices within a safe and caring environment.

Clientele: UW Oshkosh students, faculty, staff, Oshkosh Area School District and Oshkosh community.

Services: We provide child care for University students, staff, faculty and Oshkosh community members. We also collaborate with the OASD to provide integrated Ready 4 Learning (4 year old kindergarten), Ready 4 Learning & integrated 3's early childhood classes.

Internship Description (120 Hours): the students will observe/question/research to gain knowledge about:

• student child care aides – interactions with children, coworkers, staff

• student orientation session, SIDS, SBS

• State Licensing Rules

• AvancEd accreditation

• YoungStar

• Enrollment forms and parent handbook

• Enrollment process

• Arrival and departure staff and parent interaction

• Staff and parent interactions-observe a parent teacher conference

• Create a list of items they would like to know about the teacher’s job responsibilities and interview teacher

• Using assessment tools with children

• The environment, curriculum, discipline and teaching styles in each classroom

• Required office skills – copier, S drive, picture printing

• Ordering supplies, work orders, etc.

• Job descriptions and policies

• Financial aspects – budget, DWD, ACH

• Recordkeeping and billing (EZ Care)

• Our website

After becoming familiar with the Children’s Center, its program and staff, the student will choose an area where she/he would like to spend the rest of her/his placement – a classroom, the office or working on a center project. The student’s responsibilities for each area will be outlined after the course is made.

Advanced Internship Description (280 Hours): In addition, 280-hour students will be required to complete a more in-depth project related to the Children’s Center and its operation. The student will collaborate with the director when choosing this project. They will work together to map a timeline and procedure for completion of the project. A final report or tool which represents the focus and outcome of her/his work will finalize the placement.

Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer, Days

Category: Children & Families