Elementary Reading Tutor

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Mission of Eden Prairie Schools - Community Education:

Eden Prairie Community Education connects, empowers, and enriches peoples’ lives through lifelong learning and services to our diverse and evolving community.

Purpose of Position:

Enrich the learning experience of our elementary students by providing one-on-one or small group tutoring.

Locations:

• Oak Point, Prairie View, Forest Hills, Eden Lake, Cedar Ridge, and Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion* Elementary Schools

Key Responsibilities:

• Dedicate time and energy into encouraging personal growth within the students.
• Provide reading and assignment support to a student or a small group of students.
• Foster a love of learning and literacy in students by engaging the class topics in a variety of ways.
• Work closely with teachers and staff in developing strategies to best serve specific students.
• Contribute to a high-quality learning environment by offering individualized support to students that may need additional help.
• Enrich grade-specific curriculum by working closely with students on comprehension, speaking, spelling and reading.

Volunteers are asked to spend 1- 4 hours per day in a classroom, at least once a week. It is preferred that volunteers commit to at least one term (September - December or January - June).

Desired Attributes:

• An enthusiastic personality
• Ability to multitask in a lively environment
• Willingness to learn new strategies and best practices in working with students
• Experience working or interacting with children
• Flexibility, or being able to adapt quickly to the changing classroom needs

Learn more or apply at www.edenpr.org/volunteer

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