Spring 2025 Friend to Friend

#48017
Student Affairs

Details:

  • Category: Professional Internship Program
  • Position Type: Student Hourly
  • Posted on: October 18, 2024
  • Open until: filled
  • Work Hours: Up to 20 hours per week
  • Wage: $12/hr for undergraduate students, $14/hr for graduate students
  • Location: Cedar City, UT

Description:

This position offers an opportunity for a student to work one-on-one with a child aged 2-4 in a classroom setting. The assistant will support the child through play and interaction, helping to create a safe and enriching learning environment in coordination with the lead teacher and the child's parent.

This internship is part of the Fall 2024 Professional Internship Program. To be eligible for the program you must:

  • Be enrolled as an SUU student during the course of the internship.
  • Have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Be willing to work 10 to 20 hours per week.
  • Provide thoughtful responses in your application.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with a child in the 2-4 age group, engaging them through play and learning activities.
  • Assist in creating a positive and supportive classroom experience.
  • Collaborate with the lead teacher and parent to ensure the child's safety and well-being.
  • Help foster the child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Qualifications:

  • Interest in early childhood education and child development.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work well with children and follow guidance from the lead teacher.
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