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19 people are interested
Head Start virtual volunteers wanted!
ORGANIZATION: Seattle Public Schools Head Start
Please visit the new page to apply.
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19 people are interested
Virtual volunteers needed!
Do you have a passion for working with children? Do you love researching and planning exciting child and/or family engagement lessons for Early Education? Then our Head Start families would love to meet you! Our children are preschool-aged (3-5) and come from diverse, low-income backgrounds. Many of our children are just learning English.
We are looking for volunteers to help (remotely) plan lessons, research ideas, create parent-friendly newsletters, and more! Maybe you have a hidden talent for music or singing, or want to lead a circle time?
Our teaching staff are currently using virtual platforms weekly to engage preschoolers and their families in learning and we need your help!
We are currently using SeeSaw and Microsoft Teams.
Come help us support low-income children by volunteering and working alongside our wonderful teaching teams!
Virtual sessions are offered twice a day!
More opportunities with Seattle Public Schools Head Start
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Seattle Public Schools Head Start
Location:
2445 3rd Ave S, Mail Stop 31-555, PO Box 34165, Seattle, WA 98124, US
Mission Statement
Seattle Public Schools Head Start educates and supports young children and their families to enhance their potential for success as life-long learners! The overall goal of Head Start is to improve the social competence and school readiness through commitments to a supportive learning environment for children and families. Head Start supports of all aspects of a child’s development, including social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth. Head Start recognizes that children develop in the context of their families culture and language. We believe that fostering relationships with the community is important for families and children so that families are respected and their needs met.
Description
Head Start is a FREE federally funded child development program for children and their families who qualify. The Head Start programs in Seattle Public Schools serve three-year and four-year-old children, offering full and part-day programs at various schools in the district.
Our program services include:
- A school readiness, literacy and math based early childhood education program
- Individual Education Plans for every child
- Individualization for students with disabilities
- Interpreter support for dual language learners
- Family Support Services and Family Engagement
- Door-to-door transportation
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack are provided
Head Start Benefits
- The curriculum and assessments are aligned with K-12 standards
- Transition to Kindergarten is effective because the child is familiar with the school environment
- Families and children become involved in the school that the child will attend
- Preschool children can attend the same school as their siblings
- Families have access to other resources in the school and community
- Classrooms are open Monday through Friday and follow the school year calendar
- Full-day programs operate 6.5 hours each day
- Part-day programs operate 3.5 hours each day
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
September 24, 2020
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- Child Development
- Special Needs
- Teaching / Instruction
- Youth Services
- General Education
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Varies