Undergraduate students maintain a noticeable presence at CYC as employees, pre-service classroom participants, and interns. Teachers display photos of these students and information about their work/placement schedules in the classrooms. All contribute in significant ways toward realizing the CYC’s mission and to the most effective functioning of each classroom.
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Student Aides
These student employees provide assistance in our classrooms or front office in many ways. Classroom duties include interacting with the children throughout the day, both inside and outside, as well as helping with general housekeeping duties. In order to meet State licensing and national accreditation staffing standards, initial priority for interviews for these positions may be given to students who are majoring in education/related fields.
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Early Childhood Education Students
EDHD 432 Interns
The EDHD 432 course, “Student Teaching Pre/K-3”, is the final practicum experience leading to a degree in early childhood education. Student teachers, or “interns”, spend two semesters in a CYC classroom (part time in the fall, full time in the spring) under the close mentorship of a CYC classroom teacher as well as a department supervisor. These students gradually assume full responsibility for the classroom, in preparation for their future role as teachers in early childhood classrooms.
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Other Students at CYC
Family Science Interns
FMSC 477 “Internship and Analysis in Family Science” students have chosen to complete their 120 hour internship (required for graduation) at CYC. They have identified ways in which a CYC placement can best help them integrate the theories and practices of their discipline with their future career objectives. Their duties can include interacting with children, supervising small groups of children, as well as working on special projects that enable them to accomplish personal goals. This is a semester-long placement.
Student Employment Opportunities
Scheduling Observations for Class Assignments
Your instructor will make arrangements with the center and let you know the dates and times available. Call the front desk at 301-405-3168 to make your reservations within those dates and times. Please fill out observation paperwork in advance of your visit.
Information for Instructors
To arrange for your students to observe at the Center for Young Children contact Jennifer Haislip at 301-405-3168 or e-mail her at
prior to the start of the semester. Every student who observes must complete the observation form listed under "Scheduling Observations for Class Assignments" on this page.