Early Childhood Center

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CONTACT NAME:
Krista Pink

EMAIL and PHONE NUMBER: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). -

SCHOOL YEAR:

LOCATION: 405 Dr.Martin Luther King Jr Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 81102

WEEKLY HOURS - .5 COURSE CREDIT: No more than 10 hours per week. No more than 6 hours per day plus complete a self-reflection project and present it during the last week of the internship. Currently a 1-2 semester limit.

HOURLY PAY: $15/hr stipend (No taxes withheld)

WHEN WORK HAPPENS: Monday through Friday 8:00AM - 3:00PM unless instructed differently by your SEL Teacher/Advisor/Mentor Contact Name above.

About Albuquerque Public Schools

Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is the largest of New Mexico's 89 school districts, serving about a fourth of the state's public school students in 143 schools scattered across 1,200 square miles. APS is the largest employer in Albuquerque, providing full-time jobs for more than 11,000 people including about 5,300 teachers.

Job requirements: ECC is looking for someone that enjoys working with children and has patience with babies-toddlers. You will need to dress comfortably but professionally for this position. You must have good communications skills to convey messages to parents and staff. You must be able to commit to at least 4-8 hours per week on a consistent basis. This internship will be directly supervised;

you will not be left unsupervised with children.

Preferred

• Transportation
• CPR certification will be a plus

• Adhering to safety protocols at all times
• Sanitizing all toys and play areas
• Making sure ECC is clean, orderly, safe and stimulating
• Coordinating activities for children
• Greeting parents and children, assist in making a smooth transition
• Assisting with snacks and hand washing
• Reporting any medical problems or accidents to supervisor
• Encouraging and engage children
• Maintaining a physical environment conducive to children's growth and development
• Assuring that equipment and materials are accessible, appropriate and in good condition
• Monitoring and supervising the children constantly
• Cultivating relationships with children, parents, and guardians
• Keeping records up to date e.g. Daily logs, sign in/out sheets

• Enrolled in High School or GED

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Organized student with a positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn
• Attention to work rules and deadlines

Assist in rocking and holding young children, keeping the Center clean and picked up, playing with the children, assisting with arts and crafts, preparing snacks, and taking out trash/diapers.

If you attend school in the AM, you will be expected to work in the PM session (12:55-4:30). If you are in the PM session the expectation is that you will need to be at the ECC for the AM session (7:40-11:15). The school will be closed from 11:15-12:55.

Please speak to your SEL Teacher/Advisor/Mentor regarding working and physical conditions at your intern site. You will also be required to sign and upload W-9 and Parental Permission forms. In addition you will be required to electronically acknowledge Non-Disclosure and Internship agreements.

As part of your application, you will be expected to fill out your emergency contact information, school and other personal information as required by Albuquerque Public Schools Work-Based Learning programs and the New Mexico Public Education Department. Failure to do so or omission or erroneous information will result in your application to be rejected.

Seniorities and employment type information:

• Seniority level:
  Internship
• Employment type:
  
  Internship
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Primary and Secondary Education

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