Family Literacy Specialist

Student Advanced Level

Requisition IDreq37446 Working TitleFamily Literacy Specialist Pay17.00 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentCivic Engagement (454D) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student Type StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredYes For Best Consideration Date Position Summary

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

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Required Skills:

>Microsoft Word and Excel Experience

>Organizational Skills

>Ability to Multi-task

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and/or abilities:

>Interest in obtaining Pre-K experience

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 submit a Cover Letter and Resume. Background Check Required. MUST have a Work-Study Award

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.