Family Literacy Specialist

Requisition : req
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Working Title: Family Literacy Specialist

Pay: 17.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Civic Engagement (454D)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check

Required:

Yes

Organization: PB&J Family Services

Location: 1101 Lopez SW, Albuquerque NM 87105

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

PB&J Family Services is interviewing for a student to work part-time supporting Pre-K in the South Valley, Southeast Heights, and/or Bernalillo locations. Minimum of 20 hours per week based on availability:
Monday through Friday 8 AM - 5 PM.

Excellent opportunity to obtain Pre-K experience working with children ages 3-5. The Pre-K Support staff for Family Literacy will work closely with the Lead Teacher and support classroom and student needs.

Implement developmentally appropriate practices and activities to include Family Literacy engagement. Staff may provide additional support and activities to the family to foster children's development needs in the home. As a team create lesson plans following NM Pre-K lesson plan checklist. Work closely with teacher to document observations, concerns, and growths of child.

Since 1972, PB&J has provided needed and trusted services to New Mexico children and families facing environmental risk factors including poverty, developmental disabilities, incarceration, substance abuse and mental health issues.

The student that is selected will be trained with responsibilities including:

• Pre-K support
• Assist with the coordination of various events

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

• Microsoft Word and Excel Experience
• Organizational Skills
• Ability to Multi-task

• Interest in obtaining Pre-K experience

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.