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Homework help tutor
ORGANIZATION: Santa Maria Public Library - Santa Maria Public Library
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Volunteer Tutor: Homework Help
Santa Maria Public Library System is seeking volunteer tutors to provide homework help in our library Homework Help Centers. The ideal volunteer will have a background in elementary education or tutoring grade school children, and experience with computers and tablets. Duties will include assisting children in grades K-6 with homework assignments, some of which may require using programs and apps on computers and tablets. Schedule will be 3-6 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at the Los Alamos Branch. Live Scan fingerprinting is required, and will be scheduled by the volunteer coordinator. A commitment to one year of volunteer service is desired. Training will be provided.
Qualifications:
Background in education or tutoring
Experience with computers and tablets
Experience using the library catalog and collection
Ability to commit to one year of volunteer work desired
Pass Live Scan fingerprinting
Duties:
Assist K-6 students with homework assignments
Help students with use of computers, apps and library resources to complete schoolwork
Work 3-6 pm during weekdays Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
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About Santa Maria Public Library - Santa Maria Public Library
Location:
421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, CA 93454, US
Mission Statement
The Santa Maria Public Library provides materials and services to help community residents obtain information to meet their personal, educational, and professional needs. The Library features current, high demand, high interest materials in a variety of formats for persons of all ages in both Spanish and English. Special emphasis is placed on stimulating young children's interests to foster an appreciation for reading and learning.
Description
The Santa Maria Public Library is a full service public library offering books, eBooks, movies, books on CD, print and emagazines, and newspapers for the public. Computers are available for 2 hours of use each day with a library card. Computers have Microsoft Office Suite and access to the internet. Wifi is available in the library. Art is displayed in several areas of the library. A meeting room is available for rent by nonprofit and profit groups. Study rooms on the second floor are available for use with a library card. Reference and Children's services offer special programs for adults, children, and teens including storytime, movies, author visits, and informational programs. The library is dedicated to helping kids discover the joys of reading as well as introducing them to the library. Central Coast Literacy Council is located in the library and matches tutors to English learners.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
405 HelenaLos Alamos, CA 93440
DATE POSTED
March 29, 2018
SKILLS
- Mathematics
- Basic Computer Skills
- Youth Services
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- Kids
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- At least one year
- Patience, maturity, and skill working with children. Bilingual Spanish/English