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7 people are interested
Youth Summer Classroom Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Avivo
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7 people are interested
This position will support an Instructor during summer enrichment classes and provide individualized instruction to children in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade.
Duties include:
- Assist with instruction of a variety of specialty enrichment topics like: reading, writing, art, and gardening is combined with recreation time outside
- Assist learners with tasks during work time
- Help lead small groups during class work time
- Communicate with Instructors about learners' progress and challenges
- Assist with administrative tasks such as attendance
- Help with general classroom tasks as need arises
- Monday-Thursday between 9am-12 noon, June 10 th-August 21 st
Qualifications:
- Experience working with English Language Learners, immigrants/refugees, students of color, or low income communities
- Energetic and positive personality
- Experience working with children in educational or recreational settings, school year and/or summer
- Ability to respond effectively to individual and cultural needs as well as different learning styles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Computer experience required
Application & Orientation:
All Service-Learners and volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation before beginning their service with us. The orientation includes an agency overview, program and services overview, policies and procedures that are relevant to you, and extra info on service-learning.
Location: 900 20 th Ave S, Minneapolis 55404
Hours: Weekday mornings 9-12
Supervisor:Kristen Simmons, Program Manager
(direct) 612-752-8838; kristen.simmons@avivomn.org
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About Avivo
Location:
1900 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404, US
Mission Statement
Avivo's mission is to increase well-being through recovery and career advancement while working to end homelessness. We envision communities free of health and economic disparities.
Description
Avivo serves nearly 15,000 Minnesotans each year, helping them achieve recovery, stable housing, employment and economic advancement. Founded in 1960, Avivo provides chemical and mental health services, housing support services, career education and employment services. We specialize in helping individuals and families who face personal or systemic barriers - poverty, homelessness, joblessness, chemical addiction or mental health concerns.
Avivo is unique because we pair our services to help individuals achieve lasting success. Our chemical and mental health services include chemical and mental health assessments, substance use disorder treatment (outpatient and residential) for individuals and families, mental health therapy, targeted case management and care coordination. Our ending homelessness services include street outreach for individuals living unsheltered, indoor tiny houses shelter (Avivo Village), hotel-to-home initiatives, transitional recovery housing and housing targeted case management. We operate Avivo Institute of Career & Technical Education which provides short-term training to earn industry credentials that launch individuals on career pathways and living wage jobs. Our full range of employment services customizes support for unemployed and under-employed individuals who are struggling to find work, transition or start their careers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
900 20th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
DATE POSTED
May 24, 2019
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- We are looking for individuals that can volunteer one shift a week throughout the summer.