Family Literacy Specialist
About The Position
PB&J Family Services is seeking a part-time student to support Pre-K programs in the South Valley, Southeast Heights, and/or Bernalillo locations. This role requires a minimum of 20 hours per week, with availability Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM. It offers an excellent opportunity to gain Pre-K experience working with children aged 3-5. The Pre-K Support staff for Family Literacy will work closely with the Lead Teacher to support classroom and student needs, implement developmentally appropriate practices and activities including Family Literacy engagement, and may provide additional support and activities to families to foster children's development needs at home. As a team, staff will create lesson plans following the NM Pre-K lesson plan checklist and work closely with the teacher to document observations, concerns, and the growth of each child. Since 1972, PB&J has provided essential services to New Mexico children and families facing environmental risk factors such as poverty, developmental disabilities, incarceration, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM
- Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters
- Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (if Work Study)
- Microsoft Word and Excel Experience
- Organizational Skills
- Ability to Multi-task
- MUST have a Work-Study Award
Nice To Haves
- Interest in obtaining Pre-K experience
Responsibilities
- Pre-K support
- Assist with the coordination of various events
- Implement developmentally appropriate practices and activities to include Family Literacy engagement
- Provide additional support and activities to the family to foster children’s development needs in the home
- Create lesson plans following NM Pre-K lesson plan checklist
- Document observations, concerns, and growths of child
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
