Girl Empowerment Classroom Assistants Needed for Fall 2016 at Girls Inc. of Metro Denver

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Summary of Position: Assist Girls Inc. instructors as they facilitate local and national curriculum to girls in Elementary Programs (grades 1-5) or Middle School Programs (grades 6-8).

Principal Responsibilities:

• Assist instructors with the delivery of class curriculum.
• Facilitate workshops and activities for participants as needed and assist with the development of program activities.
• May be required to attend field trips, prepare and distribute snack, set-up and clean classrooms, and perform administrative tasks as needed.
• Maintain a positive environment for all girls through discipline, classroom management and inclusiveness.
• May be asked to be a substitute volunteer in other classes as needed.
• Provide creative supervisory support during free-time periods.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proactive, outgoing, enthusiastic and dependable
• Experience working with children or teens preferred but not required
• Ability to demonstrate and facilitate various activities with girls age 6-15
• Able to regularly communicate by e-mail
• Able to interact positively with a variety of people with various cultural backgrounds and economic experiences.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
• Committed to our mission

Time Commitment: Fall programs run from August 22 to December 15, 2016. Volunteers must be able to commit to at least two 3.5-hour shifts per week for the entire fall semester. Program hours are Monday-Friday from 3-6:30pm.

Orientation and Training: One full day of training is required prior to working with girls:

• New Volunteer Orientation and Training + 'Embracing Inclusiveness at Girls Inc. and Beyond:’ Saturday, Aug. 20 th from 8:45am-5pm
• A light breakfast and full lunch will be provided; lunch is on site.
• Thank you for understanding that we do not make exceptions to this being a required training. It is offered only three times a year (January, June and August).