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33 people are interested
Homework Tutors at Alum Rock Branch Library
ORGANIZATION: San Jose Public Library - Dr. Roberto Cruz - Alum Rock Branch Library
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33 people are interested
Position Overview:
The Homework Club offered at the Alum Rock Library is an important service that has grown over time. Managed by an on-site club coordinator, the Homework Club is looking for several high-school students and/or adults interested in volunteering on a weekly basis to assist local students with homework and provide a safe space for families after school.
Responsibilities (with the support of the Homework Club Coordinator):
- Help students in grades K-8 understand their homework in a range of subjects including reading, writing, math, social studies, and science
- Help students individually and in small groups
- Manage Homework Club store and award students "brain bucks" for participation and hard work
Benefits:
- Satisfaction of making an important difference in students’ learning and success in school
- Learn ways to coach, promote learning, and refine teaching skills
- Gain experience to add to a resume or college application
Training/Support Available: The Homework Coaches will be provided with an online training course as well as an in-person training provided by library staff after registering as a volunteer.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience tutoring is a plus but not required
- Must have the requisite basic skills to support students in grades K-8. This can be strength in one subject area or general knowledge.
- Experience or interest working with students/youth
- Patience, flexibility
- Second language ability is a plus
Commitment: Homework Tutors are needed on either Tuesdays or Wednesday from 3:45 pm to 6:00 pm (schedule somewhat flexible upon request); volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of one semester as a tutor.
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About San Jose Public Library - Dr. Roberto Cruz - Alum Rock Branch Library
Location:
3090 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127, US
Mission Statement
San Jose Public Library enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information. San Jose Public Library is a winner of the 2011 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries. Recipients are selected because of their innovative approaches to public service and the contribution they make to the educational, civic, cultural and economic development goals of their communities.
Description
Public libraries in California seek to engage the talents, skills and commitment of volunteers to serve the communities' information and literacy needs. Libraries offer a variety of skilled volunteer opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to library programs, operations, fundraising events and other community engagement functions. Skilled volunteers have opportunities to lead projects, work with teams of staff and volunteers, learn new skills, and have fun.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3090 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95127
DATE POSTED
September 3, 2019
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Literacy / Reading
- Math / Science Instruction
- Reading / Writing
- Youth Services
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours per week