Math Coordinator Assistant

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Title: Math Coordinator Volunteer Assistant

Hours: Approximately 5 hours per week

About GiGi’s Playhouse NYC:

GiGi’s Playhouse NYC is the only organization in New York City solely dedicated to the development of individuals with Down syndrome of all ages, from birth through adulthood and at every phase of life. We provide therapeutic, educational, social, and creative arts programs and events year-round, at no cost to participants or their families. We empower our diverse participants to be included in the greater community, to be their whole selves as they truly belong, and to make the world a better place. GiGi’s Playhouse NYC offers a supportive and nurturing environment that enables individuals, parents, expecting parents, and families to connect. With our migration to a more virtual world, GiGi’s Playhouse NYC is at the forefront of innovating and delivering online programs for our growing community, all while being completely funded by our generous donors. 

Our vision is to see a world that is socially just; where individuals with Down syndrome have a voice, and are accepted and embraced in their families, schools and communities. In doing so, we advance a global vision of acceptance for all.

About GiGi’s NYC One-to-One Math Tutoring Program:

Building math skills for individuals with Down syndrome increases independence in their school, in the community, and in the workplace. The aim of this program is to help promote a positive experience of learning mathematics with a sound foundation of basic number understanding.

Our program is built based on the ways in which individuals with Down syndrome learn best. Knowing that our participants vary greatly in their abilities and challenges in comprehensive math, we will combine multiple approaches that utilize multi-sensory teaching. Graduated levels of purposeful progressions lead to an increase of skills and self-confidence. These methods are aligned with topics taught in the classroom, to provide a comprehensive and cohesive program. Students can start in our program as early as age 3 or any year after that. It is never too late to start! Weekly lessons will last 45-60 minutes for 10-15 weeks at a time. Family members will attend each tutoring lesson and leave with practical activities to continue learning at home.

Volunteer Role Summary:

GiGi’s NYC is seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team ASAP! This position will be primarily virtual, with some in-person meetings.

Major Duties Include:

• Attend trainings with our national office as well as GiGi’s NYC staff and volunteers
• Assist the Math Coordinators with the set up Microsoft Teams at the start of each semester with necessary tutor and student info and trainings; ensure all tutors are regularly tracking student progress throughout the semester
• Assist the Math Coordinators with overseeing the overall direction of the program in conjunction with the Programs Coordinator and Operations Manager
• Assist with troubleshooting IT issues, specifically with Teams.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18+
• Previous tutoring experience
• Previous experience in a leadership or teaching role
• Strong background in utilizing and troubleshooting Teams
• Flexible schedule
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with key stakeholders
• Disposition to interact directly with individuals with Down syndrome and their families
• Able to regularly correspond via email with staff, volunteers and families via GiGi’s email account
• Willing to undergo an annual background check

General Requirements:

All staff and volunteers are expected to be committed to the mission and values of GiGi’s Playhouse NYC, communicate authentic sensitivity to and an understanding of the Down syndrome community, have a sense of humor, and possess a willingness and ability to thrive within a unique work environment.

All interested individuals should contact Rosella Lofaro, Operations Manager, at rlofaro@gigisplayhouse.org.