Externship Job Listing

Organization Information

Organization / Company:
Rutgers Psychology Child Development Center (RUPCDC)
Organization Description:
The Rutgers Psychology Child Development Center (RUPCDC)is comprised of 2 twelve-month Rutgers University preschools, sponsored and operated by the Psychology Department. RUPCDC provides education and childcare for children ages 1-5 years of age.
Address
61 Dudley Road
New Brunswick, NJ 088901
Category:
Education, Non-Profit, and Human Services
Internship / Externship:
SUMMER 2026 - 2 WEEKS (June 8-19)

Session and Deadline Information

Student Application Open Date/Time
1/12/2026 12:00 AM
Student Application Deadline Date/Time
2/8/2026 10:00 AM
Date the Externship Session Begins
6/8/2026
Date the Externship Session Ends
6/19/2026

Position Information

Description of Position:
These students would participate in all aspects of caring for a young child. Externs will participate in the children's activities, meals, bathroom breaks, rests etc. This position also includes working with the Lead and Assistant teachers on daily attendance tracking and monitoring, implementing lesson plans and creating a positive physical and emotional classroom environment. Finally, externs will monitor and document the children's activities, meals, bathroom breaks and rests using the Tadpoles app through Teaching Strategies.
Pre-requisites or Requirements:
The college student that selects this role should be attentive to the children in the program. Selected externs must be able to maintain a calm demeanor and assist children with self-regulation and conflict resolution.
Position Type:
Fully In-Person