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5 people are interested
Teach at St. Anne in Barrington
ORGANIZATION: Junior Achievement of Chicago
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through the incredible leadership of the JA Chicago Board of Directors, we have the opportunity to partner with community based organizations and schools to provide in-school and after-school supplemental economic education programs at no cost.
All we need is your enthusiasm, life experience, and a willingness to teach students about how you took chances and shot for the stars. Junior Achievement provides the training, curriculum, and a classroom ready to meet you. We are looking for volunteers that can devote their time to visit a Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade classroom once a week for five to seven weeks. Each program has approximately five lessons that take about 45 minutes each to complete.
For more information, please check out our website at jachicago.org and contact Sara Duncan at sduncan@jachicago.org and 708-456-1400 ext. 226.
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About Junior Achievement of Chicago
Location:
651 W. Washington Blvd., #404, Chicago, IL 60661, US
Mission Statement
To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy.
Description
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. In partnership with businesses and educators, JA brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential.
Our corporate and community volunteers deliver relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. JA programs empower students to make a connection between what they learn in school and how it can be applied in the real world - enhancing the relevance of their classroom learning and increasing their understanding of the value of staying in school.
Throughout JA's sequential and integrated kindergarten through high school programs, students think critically and solve complex problems. Through our business, financial, and entrepreneurial educational programs, we prepare students to:
- Proactively manage their finances;
- Become entrepreneurs; and
- Develop skills that will be recognized and valued in a global workforce.
During the 2017-2018 school year, JA of Chicago successfully reached 600,222 students of all ages, races, ethnic backgrounds and physical capabilities, including at-risk youth in twelve Chicago-area and northwestern Indiana counties.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
319 E Franklin StreetBarrington, IL 60010
DATE POSTED
November 21, 2016
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- Financial Literacy
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Once a week for 5-7 weeks total
- Interest in working with youth and teaching