Expected Commitment: January 2021 through June 2021
If you are interested, please copy and paste this link to your browser to apply directly: https://forms.gle/8pUrPLaXwXa3LARs9
You will:
Identify students in our Pandemic Professors program who are eligible and interested in the club, and support their enrollment in the club
Review all training materials in advance of club launches
Schedule weekly group meetings and prepare for each lesson by going through the prepared curriculum. The typical club runs for at least 10 meetings that are 60 minutes each but there are opportunities to alter that structure to better suit the needs of our students and volunteers.
Advocate for the students’ education by supporting their learning; involving other adults and family members in their learning (e.g., hosting an event where students present their final projects); and keeping them accountable for attending sessions
Project management for the club itself and supporting students’ management of their personal projects
Assist the liaison to partner organizations that are staffed with individuals working technology careers
Report to the program manager and work alongside other volunteers who are supporting the club and the individual coding tutoring program
Interface with tutoring training; events; and operations teams in coordinating activities
Requirements:
Passion for encouraging a growth-mindset and love for learning in students from kindergarten through 12th grade
Serve as a role model for responsibility, self-improvement, grit, and willingness to take risks
Willingness to learn about technology, coding, and technology careers. You do not need prior training in computer science, coding, or technology; you just need to be eager to learn alongside the students. We have other staff who can support you on the technical side of the role.
Very organized, thorough, and forward-thinking in executing logistics of the program itself
Can respond to families’ needs in a timely manner
Must be willing to use personal phone to communicate with families via calls and text message
Have a basic understanding of the communities we serve
Proactive and professional communication
Prior experience working with students anywhere from kindergarten through 12th grade
Prior experience working in Title 1 schools (preferred)
Speak Spanish in addition to English (preferred)
Opportunities for Growth:
Apply and develop the following skills:
Organization and attention to detail
Leadership: foundation role in our coding program, with opportunity to take initiative in establishing work flows and teams
Teaching
Direct service with families
Project management
Emotional Intelligence
Increase your knowledge in the following areas:
Nonprofit development and operations
Customer relations management
Education
Serving underserved populations
Career development for recent college students
Program development
If you are interested, please apply directly here: https://forms.gle/8pUrPLaXwXa3LARs9
512 W 156th St., Apt 22, New York City, NY 10032, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Pandemic Professors is to facilitate free tutoring to children in low-income communities impacted by the pandemic.
Description
At Pandemic Professors, we believe all K-12 students deserve an opportunity to receive free supplemental learning through private tutoring, in order to help them remain on track and meet their educational goals. Our organization was founded to match underserved students across the United States with free online tutors to more safely help during this unprecedented crisis and beyond.
Historically, students in underserved communities are at greater risk of falling behind in academics and socio-emotional skills. Much like Hurricane Katrina, the COVID-19 crisis is exacerbating the plethora of academic and personal challenges these students already face. Our organization presents students in low-income communities with opportunities to strengthen subject comprehension and boost confidence. The needs, strengths, and voices of the impacted students drive our family-centered philosophy and evidence-based practices.
Together with our partners, Pandemic Professors combats adverse effects on learning resulting from the pandemic and exacerbated by poverty. Students in underserved communities don’t lack a hunger for knowledge, they lack the means to access quality tutoring. Pandemic Professors provides effective tools for students to complete their K-12 education, and we will continue to work with our students after the pandemic until the educational gap is resolved. We sincerely hope you consider joining us in the fight to improve the lives of students adversely affected by poverty and the pandemic.
Children & Youth
Community
Computers & Technology
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity, with no fixed address.
(0.000,0.000)
DATE POSTED
January 23, 2021
SKILLS
Youth Services
Customer Service
Computer Science
Basic Computer Skills
Organization
Project Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 18
Estimated Hours/Week: 5+ hours/week
*Flexibility in work hours and be able to adopt to ad-hoc engagement styles
