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9 people are interested
Be a STEM Steward/Tutor
ORGANIZATION: Philadelphia Education Fund
Please visit the new page to apply.
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9 people are interested
Support STEM education at one or more high schools throughout the city: Roxborough, Olney, Kensington, Southeast and Southwest Philly. Three types of volunteers needed:
STEM Tutors* once a week from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Help students with STEM subjects and projects.
STEM Career Guides once a month for 1-2 hours.
Share your STEM experience or give a presentation with a hands-on activity.
Science Fair Judge in February or March at the citywide Carver Science Fairs.
STEM Stewards cultivate opportunities for local youth and businesses. You'll be igniting dreams and possibilities!
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About Philadelphia Education Fund
Location:
1709 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PW, Suite 700, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103, US
Mission Statement
Improving the quality of public education in Philadelphia and the region, so that youth are prepared for college and careers.
Description
Our Goals & Objectives
Establish and coordinate high-quality educator development and support for Philadelphia public schools.
- Improve teacher preparation programs in Philadelphia
- Improve professional development of Philadelphia public school teachers
- Network teachers to build support, learning and leadership opportunities
Build a college-and-career-going culture in Philadelphia public schools.
- Embed an excellent college- and career-going framework in the Philadelphia public school system
- Design and deliver a model system of college- and career-going supports
- Align instruction across secondary and postsecondary institutions
At the Ed Fund, we incubate promising practices and systems, demonstrate how these are beneficial via implementation and evaluation, and disseminate best practices to the field.
The Ed Fund is an independent nonprofit organization that fulfills its mission through funding provided by private donors, foundations, corporations, and public sources.
Throughout our history, we have developed a particular expertise in preparing teachers for successful careers in the School District of Philadelphia. Through our own and others’ research and practice, we know that great teachers lead to exceptional student outcomes. We impact 1,000 teachers and 10,000 students across Philadelphia.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
NE, NW, SE, SWPhiladelphia, PA 19101
DATE POSTED
October 18, 2017
SKILLS
- Math / Science Instruction
- STEM
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Science
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 HR/Week or 1-2 HR/Month
- *Background checks for Tutors only