CONTACT NAME: Debra Chandler

EMAIL and PHONE: debra.chandler@aps.edu (505) 823 2327

SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026

LOCATION: La Cueva High School, 7801 Wilshire Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122

WEEKLY HOURS - .5 COURSE CREDIT: No more than 10 hours per week. No more than 6 hours per day, plus complete a self-reflection project and present it during the last week of the internship. Currently a 1 - 2 semester limit.

HOURLY PAY: $15/hr stipend (No taxes withheld)

WHEN WORK HAPPENS: Monday through Friday, 8:40 AM - 3:40 PM unless instructed differently by your SEL Teacher/Advisor/Mentor Contact Name above.

About Albuquerque Public Schools

Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is the largest of New Mexico's 89 school districts, serving about a fourth of the state's public school students in 143 schools scattered across 1,200 square miles. APS is the largest employer in Albuquerque, providing full-time jobs for more than 11,000 people, including about 5,300 teachers.

Summary of Position

We are seeking an individual to:

• Assist introductory Woods students with the following:
  • Safe Operation of basic woodworking hand tools
  • Safe operation of industrial woodworking equipment
  • How to make woodworking plans
  • Measuring and Layout
• Assist the Woods instructor with running the wood shop, including shop upkeep and cleaning, basic tool maintenance, wood organization, and receiving and inventory of woodworking materials and supplies.

Hard Skills

• Enrolled in High School or GED
• Currently enrolled in Wood Technology 4 or Wood Technology Aid
• Recommendation by Wood Technology Instructor

Soft Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Organized student with a positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn
• Attention to work rules and deadlines

Exposure & Training provided through internship

We will teach you how to evaluate student work and workplace safety, effectively communicate how to correct the mistakes the students made on their work, and how to serve as a mentor to the Wood Technology students.

Working and Physical Conditions/Onboarding Requirements (**vaccinations, etc.)

Please speak to your SEL Teacher/Advisor/Mentor regarding working and physical conditions at your intern site. You will also be required to sign and upload a W-9 and Parental Permission form. In addition, you will be required to electronically acknowledge Non-Disclosure and Internship agreements.

As part of your application, you will be expected to fill out your emergency contact information, school, and other personal information as required by Albuquerque Public Schools Work-Based Learning programs and the New Mexico Public Education Department. Failure to do so or omission, or erroneous information will result in your application being rejected.