Early Childhood Education Embedded Tutor

Student Intermediate Level

Working Title:

Early Childhood Education Embedded Tutor

Pay: $15.00 Hourly

Campus:
Taos

Employment Type:

Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Background Check

Required:

No

For Best Consideration Date: 7/9/2026

Position Summary:

The Embedded Tutor & Student Leader supports peer learning and models effective college success behaviors. This role promotes engagement, confidence, and skill development in time management, help-seeking, and collaborative learning, while demonstrating knowledge of growth and learning (ECD).

Key Responsibilities:

• Model effective student success behaviors (organization, note-taking, participation)
• Demonstrate and normalize asking for help and engaging in class discussions
• Facilitate small group study sessions, ensuring each student participates
• Coordinate and lead bi-weekly meetings to review chapter concepts
• Organize and host at least one student webinar to guide peer discussion
• Support peers with:
  Time management, study strategies, communication with instructors
• Apply ECD knowledge to support peer growth and learning

Time Commitment: 8–10 hours per week

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development and learning
• Ability to work respectfully with peers
• Organized and dependable
• Willingness to support other students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Zoom
• Leadership, mentoring, or tutoring experience
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Strong study and time management skills

Training & Professional Development:

• Complete pre-service training for tutoring certification.
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to tutoring, student success strategies, and nursing education support.

Strategic Alignment:

• This role supports the UNM–Taos Strategic Plan (2025–2030) by advancing:
  Student Experience & Educational Innovation (Goal
  2):
  Promoting inclusive, engaged learning and student success skills.
• Inclusive Excellence & Community Engagement (Goal
  3):
  Fostering peer connection, belonging, and culturally responsive support.
• New Mexico by filling the gap of trained Early Childhood teachers.

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please attach your Resume and Cover Letter.

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