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3 people are interested
Teachers Assistant (Pre-HSE 1 and 2)
ORGANIZATION: YMCA International Services
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3 people are interested
Teacher’s Assistant
Job Summary
Volunteer teacher’s assistants for YMCA International Services will work with teaching staff to facilitate classroom activities and participation. A teacher’s aid will work one-on-one with students to help them understand complex topics. The volunteer will help the teacher with any classroom needs not limited to grading, copying, conducting classroom activities, etc. Pre-HSE 1 and 2 teachers assistants help students prepare for the GED and/or other high school equivalency exams. We have classes on multiple days/times.
Current Schedule:
Mondays: 8:30AM-12:30PM
5:30PM-9:30PM
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Tuesdays: 5:30PM-7:30PM
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Wednesdays: 8:30AM-12:30PM
5:30PM-9:30PM
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Thursdays: 5:30PM-9:30PM
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Fridays: 8:30 AM-12:30PM
5:30PM - 9:30PM
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Qualifications:
- A strong desire to assist in the educational achievement of refugees and immigrants in the Houston Area
- Sensitivity to cultural differences
- Patience, understanding, flexibility, and a positive attitude
- Ability to serve for 2-5 hours per week for a minimum of a month
Responsibilities
- Complete required training and YMCA Background check
- Assist teachers in classroom related matters
- Be consistent in attendance
- Be punctual (5-10 minutes early)
- Notify teacher if you will be unable to attend scheduled classes
- Provide regular feedback to teacher regarding student progress
- Record hours
- Communicate any personal needs or concerns to YMCA staff in a timely and appropriate fashion
More opportunities with YMCA International Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About YMCA International Services
Location:
6300 Westpark, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77057, US
Mission Statement
YMCA International Services provides client-centered services to refugees, survivors of human trafficking, asylees, and other vulnerable newcomers from around the world. Services include financial assistance, immigration legal services, post-release services, case management, employment education, and more. It is only through the support of our volunteers and donors that we are able to give back to our communities. When you volunteer at the Y, you take an active role in bringing about meaningful change in your community.
Description
YMCA International Services, as a center of the YMCA of Greater Houston, provides a number of social service programs for the low-income, immigrant and refugee community. From receiving newly arriving refugees at the airport, locating affordable housing, assisting with a job search, applying for immigration documents, Interpretation Dari/Farsi/Pashto, Spanish to English, Arabic, Swahili, Burmese, French, Mentor, Warehouse, Food Pantry, we do it all!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6300 Westpark Dr.Suite 600Houston, TX 77057
DATE POSTED
January 24, 2020
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Math / Science Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
- Reading / Writing
- English
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- The typical class range from 2-4 hours. We ask that teachers assistants commit to volunteering for at least one class. We also ask that volunteers assist with that class for at least a month.