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2 people are interested
Off-Site Education Assistant Volunteer at the Zimmer Children's Museum!
ORGANIZATION: youTHink/ Zimmer Children's Museum
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
Application on our website:
http://zimmer.sharewell.org/volunteer/
OFF-SITE CLASS/PROGRAM VOLUNTEER
Educators are the brain and spine of our classrooms, but our education program assistants are the appendages that keep us moving forward. As an assistant in our classes you will be developing classroom management skills as you look out for the needs of our students and support our resident educator. If you are looking to get direct child development and education experience, this is the volunteer position for you!
Works With: Community Engagement Program Manager, Volunteer Coordinator
Responsibilities:
- Helps prep the hour before class
- Sets-up Classroom with tables, mats, art utensils, etc.
- Gathers Materials for scheduled activities
- Actively supports educator during class by assisting participants with activity if they need help and uses classroom management skills to make sure participants are following rules
- Clean-up/flip the classroom during transitions
Qualifications:
- Must be responsible, reliable, and punctual
- Welcoming and patient personality that is comfortable interacting with parents
- Has a professional and positive approach to volunteering
- Early Childhood experience preferred, but not required
- Desire to work with young children is essential
- Must be able to provide own transportation to and from site
Time Commitment:
- Time Commitment: Minimum 1 day per week, 6 week commitment / full session, no exceptions
- SHIFT TIMES: dependent on session schedule
- FALL 2018 Nov 5. - Dec. 12
- Mondays 9:00am - 11:30am
- Tuesdays 9:00am - 12:30pm
- FALL 2018 Nov 5. - Dec. 12
Age Restriction: 18 and up
*please note this is a highly regarded position, volunteers in this role will be subject to mid-session and end of session evaluations.
More opportunities with youTHink/ Zimmer Children's Museum
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About youTHink/ Zimmer Children's Museum
Location:
6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90048, US
Mission Statement
The Zimmer Children's Museum is dedicated to teaching people about the BIG IDEAS of global citizenship, community responsibility, environmental stewardship and cultural sensitivity. Our mission is to promote values that help make a better society through interactive learning, creative self-expression and art experiences for children, youth and families.
Description
youTHink is an educational program of the Zimmer Children's Museum that engages students in discussion of contemporary issues, self-expression, and community involvement through art. youTHink challenges students to learn about the world, and motivates them to think, express opinions, and make a difference.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
12751 W. Millenium Dr Suite 115Playa Vista, CA 90094
DATE POSTED
September 13, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Painting
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Multi-Tasking
- Visual Arts
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least 1 shift/week!
- Must commit to full session, more info in descr.