Floater Volunteer

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Summary: Floater volunteer tutors are needed for an adult learning lab at North Division High School. Volunteers will provide assistance to a small group of Adult Basic Education (ABE) students. Floaters will assist students as they work through basic reading, spelling, or math curriculum.

Estimated Time Commitment: Floater Volunteers commit to a regular schedule of 2 hour sessions once per week on Monday - Wednesday afternoons between 1:00-3:00pm.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and some college
• Must be patient, compassionate, supportive, and enthusiastic
• Should be able to follow directions to ensure instruction is delivered with consistency and fidelity
• Should have a desire to teach beginning adult students how to read and spell
• Should be willing to receive ongoing training to keep pace with their students
• Must have valid email address and regular email access

Role Responsibilities:

• Be reliable and inform Program Staff ahead of any absences
• Motivate students with positive reinforcement, patience, and enthusiasm
• Refer to training materials to hone skills and find information
• Ask questions whenever they arise; Program Director is available to assist you
• Adhere to the procedures and methods described in your training and confer with program staff when incorporating different materials into lessons
• Report specific concerns or issues to the Program Staff and assist in resolving any problems