Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in making a very real, and important difference in someone's life?
Volunteer Tutors are at the center of our successful programs. Without them, we would not be able to enroll as many students or be able to provide our students with the personal time needed to ensure their success. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer tutor at Learning Lab, please contact us at info@learninglabinc.org or by calling (208) 344-1335.
Job Opportunities
Do you love children, especially babies, toddlers and preschoolers? Learning Lab is currently recruiting for an assistant in our Early Childhood Family Literacy Classrooms. Hours are 9 am to 3 pm, Monday through Thursday, with a one hour lunch break. This position pays $9.50 to $10.50 per hour depending upon experience.
See below for a complete job description.
To apply, send your cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 people who are familiar with your experience in child care to Christi Graff, Education Director at Learning Lab, christig@learninglabinc.org
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with screening and interviews beginning February 19, 2010. Job Description Job Title: Family Literacy Early Childhood Assistant Supervisor: Family Literacy Coordinator Status: Hourly
Job Summary The Family Literacy Early Childhood Assistant is an essential member of the education staff that provides 4 component family literacy services (adult education, child education, Parent & Child Together time and parent time) to functionally illiterate adults and their 0-6 year old children. The assistant will work under the direction of the Early Childhood Educators, providing support in the Infant/Toddler and/or Preschool Classroom. The assistant will “float” between classrooms, depending on activities, student attendance and the needs of students and educators.
Key Job Responsibilities
Assist Preschool Educator and/or Infant/Toddler Educator with teaching students aged 0-6 who are enrolled in the Learning Lab’s Preschoolers & Parents as Partners (PPP) family literacy program. Prepare and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children as requested Interact and engage with children, parents and volunteers in a positive, supportive and nurturing manner Monitor safety of children at all times Assist with snack preparation Observe and record children’s developmental progress & share information with classroom teacher Model and support appropriate interactions for PPP parents as they participate in intergenerational activities during Parent & Child Together (PACT) time Assume class leadership in absence of educator Maintain sanitary conditions during diaper changing, food handling, etc. Help with daily clean-up routines such as sweeping, sanitizing toys, etc. Qualifications Able to work cooperatively as a team member Positive attitude Enthusiastic and enjoys being with young children and their parents Comfortable working with families from a variety of backgrounds who have a wide range of functional literacy High school graduate or GED with early childhood classroom experience; CDA preferred Ability to pass a Criminal Background Check CPR and First Aid certification preferred Excellent work ethic
Provide safe, orderly & clean environment for children
Assist with children’s personal hygiene (i.e. diaper changing, hand-washing.)
Must be punctual, have regular and reliable attendance
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