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Liberal Studies

The major for future elementary school teachers.

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Work Study Job Opportunitie

In a competitive job market, candidates for any kind of job, including teaching jobs, should think about ways to enhance their resume. One such way is to gain work experience in the field they intend to pursue. Some of the ongoing opportunities that Liberal Studies students have pursued in the past are listed below. None of this information is guaranteed to be current, so please check with each organization for up to date information. Also, check the Liberal Studies home page for announcements of new opportunities.

Work Study Jobs (restricted to students who receive work study funds as a part of their financial aid package)

School in the Park: ($10-12 per hour)
* Students work 10 to 13 hours per week helping with theatre, arts, science, etc. with fourth, fifth, and sixth grade classes that meet at the various museums in Balboa Park.
* Hiring through third week of class during fall or spring semester.
* Visit http://www.schoolinthepark.net/ for more information

America Reads: ($10 - 12 per hour)
* Interested in helping children between 5 and 8 years old develop their literacy skills,
* Can commit between 10 - 20 hours per week to tutoring in local elementary schools, and
* Able to enroll in TE 362 (3 units) meeting Mondays 9:00-10:50 AM in fall semester.
* For more information, visit the America Reads website .
* Applications are available from the SDSU Financial Aid Office or the America Reads Office in ED 104.
* Hiring through the last day to add classes during fall semester.