University of New Mexico·Albuquerque, New Mexico
Instructors will facilitate after-school programs for elementary students to build resiliency, improve academic skills, and promote social development. They will work collaboratively with staff to create a safe and effective learning environment through hands-on activities.
Student Intermediate Level Requisition IDreq37390 Working TitleElementary After-School Instructor Pay$16.00 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentOff Campus Work Study (454F) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeWork-Study StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredYes For Best Consideration Date
Position Summary: Organization: Community For Learning Location: Elementary Schools located throughout Albuquerque
This is an off-campus work-study position with Community For Learning located throughout the Albuquerque Metro Area.
Community For Learning (CFL) Project SEAL provides social, emotional & academic based after- school and summer programs in ten Albuquerque school communities. Primarily with Kinder-5th grade.
Instructors will have the opportunity to work in an after-school/before-school program designed to help at-risk students to build resiliency, improve academic skills, and promote social skills. Instructors will work together with CFL staff to create a safe, educated, effective, and empowered school community that will improve the lives of all that participate. Staff members will use positive techniques to guide the behavior of children and youth and are encouraged to interact with each other in positive ways. Activities and curriculum are hands-on, researched based, and reflect the wants and needs of children, families, community and the school.
Programming includes opportunities to develop academic skills, engage in recreation and outdoor play, participate in meaningful service-learning projects, enhance creativity and express themselves through art, explore and develop interests and talents, learn to work as part of a team, develop positive character traits, and develop leadership skills.
Minimum Qualifications: Equivalencies not found for this position
Applicants must be hardworking, caring, responsible, and eager to work with children and their families. Experience working with children and community is helpful. Fluent Spanish or ASL speakers are strongly encouraged to apply. Instructors must be willing to act as an effective member of a team. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, flexibility and an ability to conduct professional and considerate interactions are a must. 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 Resume and Cover Letter. 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.
Applicants should be hardworking, caring, and responsible individuals with a desire to work with children and families. Experience working with children is helpful, and fluency in Spanish or ASL is strongly encouraged.
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