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13 people are interested
NJO Coaches (ongoing opportunities)
ORGANIZATION: NEW JERSEY ORATORS
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13 people are interested
NJO Coaches are located in chapters near their home or work. Chapters are located throughout the state of NJ and neighboring states. For a complete list of chapter locations, visit our website: https://www.oratorsinc.org/chapter-list/
NJO Coaches:
- Are critical to the success of our oratorical and reading literacy program.
- Are responsible for preparing our Orators to build confidence in themselves when speaking and writing.
- Teach skills and techniques of public speaking and reading/writing literacy and help prepare student to speak at competitions and community presentations.
- We train all our NJO Coaches.
- Responsibilities:
- Volunteer at a chapter location near your home or job
- Meet with students on a weekly basis to develop their public speaking and literacy skills.
- Assigned to an age group for no more than 5 or 6 students.
- Register and track students in that chapter.
- Prepare students for community presentations and attendance at two annual statewide competitions.
- NOTE: Due to COVID-19 impacts, chapter activities may be conducted virtually, using video conferencing technology (ie: Zoom, other platforms). When this is the case, training and operational guidance will be adapted and Coaches will be prepared accordingly.
- Requirements:
- Submit to a criminal background check before being trained because you work directly with students ages 7 to 18.
- Commit to attend at least 31 one-hour weekly programs and two coaches training workshops each school calendar year
- Commit to follow NJO standardized lesson plan framework and teaching methodologies.
- Responsibilities:
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About NEW JERSEY ORATORS
Location:
120 Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to teach the art of public speaking, an appreciation for literature, reading and media arts literacy, college readiness, and life skills to youth nationwide from 7 to 18 years of age in preparation for advance education. The objective is to develop critical thinking skills in our youth and expose students to culturally sensitive literature written by authors and playwright whom they would not normally know about from the curriculum taught in their schools, but the exposure would enrich their educational experience. "An Appreciation for Literature" means African American Literature, Latin American Literature, Caribbean American Literature and Literature of the African Diaspora. "Youth" means ALL youth without discrimination but we are reaching out to low-income "at-risk" youth.
Description
NJO was founded in 1985 by a small group of African- American corporate leaders concerned by the lack of formal language skills of young people interviewing for jobs in central New Jersey companies. Aware that communications skills play a major role in academic and career success, they established the first NJ Orators chapter. We have grown to 20+ chapters statewide, work with over 500 youth annually and receive requests for new chapters every year.
Chapters hold weekly meetings during the school calendar. Competitions are held twice yearly, exposing the orators to a wide range of talented peers and oratorical styles.
Coaching sessions for students are conducted over 31 weeks during the school year and are led by volunteer coaches. Coaches are professionals in teaching, corporate management, and former Orator graduates. Their role includes leading weekly lessons, literature and oratorical selection and competition preparation.
NJ Orators speak with eloquence, knowledge of their subject matter, and comfort in who they are. New Jersey Orators are leaders in school, church, and their communities. New Jersey Orators has been recognized by numerous communities and organizations, as well as the Manhattan Institute, for excellence as a volunteer organization.
NJO is looking for volunteers who can fill critical roles. You’re invited to contribute your time and talent to our growing legacy of success.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
120 Finderne Avenue (Headquarters)Coaching is held at varying locations in NJBridgewater, NJ 08807
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- Youth Services
- Child Development
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 19
- Orientation or Training
- We currently are delivering our program in virtual mode using Zoom access for communication between coach and students. The time commitment is pproximately 50 hours per school year from September to May.
- Comply with legal and ethical requirements for working with youth ages 7 to 18. Ability to influence and coach students. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.