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27 people are interested
Infant & Toddler Classroom Volunteers!
ORGANIZATION: Educational Alliance/Manny Cantor Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
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27 people are interested
At the heart of Educational Alliance Preschool’s approach to early childhood education is relationships. Our teachers build deep attachment relationships with children by carefully observing them, modelling kindness and empathy, and providing high quality, responsive care. We’re looking for volunteers to work alongside this established team of educators in our Infant Classroom, serving children 3-24 months old.
To apply visit: http://cerv.is/m?0038gr4B4J3
WHAT IS YOUR COMMITMENT?
* Assist teaching team with facilitating floor time and play
* Join class for neighborhood walks as a group
* Help with feeding and soothing infants, being a calming presence
* Morning shift M-F, 9-11am or afternoon shift M-F, 4:00-6:00pm. Priority to candidates who are able to make a daily commitment
* This opportunity will begin in Fall 2019. Please only apply if you are looking to make a long-term volunteer commitment (minimum 6 months).
REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS:
*Completion of Volunteer Form and apply here: http://cerv.is/m?0038gr4B4J3
*Phone Screening with Volunteer Team Member
*In-person Interview with Early Childhood Team
*Completion of Medical Form, SCR Database Check and Fingerprinting prior to volunteering
This is a great opportunity if you are looking to gain experience in a classroom, are retired and enjoy spending time with children or looking for a long-term volunteer opportunity!
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About Educational Alliance/Manny Cantor Center
Location:
197 E BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10002, US
Mission Statement
Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities..
Description
Our commitment to the diversity of the Lower East Side is reflected in our programming: Head Start classrooms sit alongside our private preschool; the Weinberg Center for Balanced Living creates community for older adults of all backgrounds and abilities; our fitness center is utilized by neighborhood residents of all ethnicities, income levels, and ages through an innovative tiered membership model. The Educational Alliance Art School uses the study and mastery of fine arts to forge connections between students and master teachers. Afterschool programs serve community needs for recreation, fitness, education, and college preparation. Community and cultural programming invites deep conversation and calls to action.
The Manny Cantor Center is the flagship building of Educational Alliance, a community-based organization offering a wide range of programs that integrate education, social services, arts and recreation throughout the Lower East Side and East Village. Created to assist Eastern European Jews immigrating to NYC, it has been serving the area since 1889. Educational Alliance has grown and changed as the Lower East Side has; now serving the diverse population that currently resides here.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
197 East BroadwayNew York, NY 10002
DATE POSTED
February 25, 2019
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Child Welfare
- Child Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- shifts either 9-11am or 4-6pm
- Priority to those that can make daily commitment, but weekly commitment will be considered