Inspire a Young Mind at Wooten Elementary
ORGANIZATION: Junior Achievement of Central Texas
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Junior Achievement is looking for Spanish speaking volunteers to deliver Kinder, 1st Grade or 2nd Grade curriculum to students of Wooten Elementary. Approx 2-3 hours of preparation is required prior to the event date, which includes 45 minutes of training. Approx 5-6 hours of your time is required on the day of the event. Start and end times vary by grade level. Don't worry - you do not have to be a teacher by trade to volunteer. Our curriculum is very easy to learn - Everything you need to know is in our class kit. So, dive in and inspire a young mind with us!
Junior Achievement currently serves over 5000 youth in the Austin area and 4 million nationwide. Our purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. We are the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices. Junior Achievement's programs-in the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy-ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.
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About Junior Achievement of Central Texas
Location:
P.O. Box 684571, Austin, TX 78768, US
Mission Statement
Junior Achievement inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy.
We are guided by our core values:
- Belief in the boundless potential of young people
- Commitment to the principles of market-based economics and entrepreneurship
- Passion for what we do and honesty, integrity, and excellence in how we do it
- Respect for the talents, creativity, perspectives, and backgrounds of all individuals
- Belief in the power of partnership and collaboration
- Conviction in the educational and motivational impact of relevant, hands-on learning
Description
The economy is evolving at a rapid pace. It is time to redesign the student experience to prepare today’s youth for tomorrow’s economy. In partnership with the education and business communities, JA is transforming the student experience by bringing relevance, authenticity and application into everyday learning to energize students around academics and their future possibilities. Together, we will empower the next generation with the knowledge, capacity and motivation to thrive; to build a better future for themselves and their community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Wooten Elementary1406 Dale DriveAustin, TX 78757
DATE POSTED
December 2, 2016
SKILLS
- STEM
- Financial Literacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Approx 8 hours total including prep / training