Daycare Intern; XLHS students

Organization Overview

Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality education to students in East Boston and Chelsea. Over the years, we have grown from one middle school to a network of four schools with 1,400 students in grades 5 to 12. At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post‑secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory.

We present our students with educational experiences that allow them to grow and discover their best selves so that when they leave our halls, they can successfully navigate all of the post‑secondary options available to them. You can read more about the impact of the Excel Academy model here.

At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements. We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social‑emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development. We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive. Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do.

Growth Happens Here.

Excel Academy has launched an on‑site daycare for up to 10 newborns, infants, and toddlers of Excel staff and faculty. As a key lever in our efforts to build and sustain a family‑friendly work environment, the Daycare Intern will provide a quality work‑based childcare option for the young children of Excel staff. In alignment with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, the Daycare will utilize a Spanish immersion model.

The Daycare is staffed by a small team of Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Interns working a range of full‑time and part‑time hours to provide adequate coverage throughout the hours of operation (7‑5:00). The Daycare Intern will receive coaching and gain hands‑on experience with working in a daycare. Our Intern role is open to current XLHS students that are exploring post‑secondary pathways with support of the CAPS team.

Specific responsibilities include, but may not limited to:

• Support in maintaining a warm, safe, and positive environment that encourages learning and socialization;
• Engage children in active conflict management and address behavior issues in a positive manner.

• Assist in all aspects of the day, including daily schedule, activities, snacks & meals (including feeding infants/babies), hand washing, diapering/toileting needs;
• Support in the organization, cleanliness, and maintenance needs of the childcare space.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an XLHS student
• Have a demonstrable passion for working with infants/toddlers
• Have proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred
• Be a team player and willing to step in to provide support where needed