Volunteer Classroom Assistants

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Description:

Volunteer Classroom Assistants are right-hand to the teaching artist in facilitating hands-on experiences, and help with providing a positive, personal learning experience. Volunteers help prepare supplies, interact and build relationships with the students, and assist with paperwork. This position is a 3 month service commitment of 2 hours weekly.

Requirements:

• This position is a 3 month service commitment of 2 hours minimum weekly.

• Design assistant must utilize their own computer and software.

• Telework is permitted; although on site work is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing the physical environment of the classroom for lessons.

• Ensuring that teaching materials are ready for use.

• Assisting a student who is experiencing difficulties in completing the task.

• Making sure all students are involved.

• Attending to the needs of a student who is having problems.

• Providing general encouragement for all the children in the class.

• Taking extra time to explain the teaching material to children who have not understood it the first time.

• Taking charge of these activities on the day the Teaching Artist is absent.

• Keeping classroom records and notes about the progress of all the children.

Qualifications :

• Interest in Arts, Social Work, or Elementary/Secondary Education.

• Punctual, dependable and organized.

• Age 15 and older.

• The ability to motivate and encourage children and youth.

• The ability to work well as part of a team.

• The ability to use one’s own initiative.

• The ability to remain patient and calm under pressure.

• A creative mind. Tact and sensitivity. A warm and approachable personality.