Access STEAM Volunteer Tutor

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Purpose : To provide academic assistance to Access, Inc. youth as they achieve milestones toward achieving a high school diploma or GED by building successful learning experiences, expanding self-confidence, trying new things and taking risks.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide tutoring on reading, writing, and STEM subjects
• Provide explanations of curriculum elements to increase understanding and build competencies
• Help youth develop organizational skills and preparation strategies to complete assignments
• Assist youth prepare for tests, projects or other curriculum related requirements
• Provide support, and encouragement as youth progress through their education and training plans

Duties:

• Prepare for scheduled sessions by collaborating with staff to plan lessons designed specifically for the student or group of students.
• Meet regularly and punctually
• Provide encouragement and support by:
• Helping develop confidence and a positive attitude toward learning by affirming progress
• Showing respect by listening to students
• Giving praise whenever the students are successful and being supportive to work through errors
• Seeking to understand the multi-dimensional challenges that may impact students’ learning
• Keeping staff informed of situations that may require assistance or intervention
• Keeping records of your tutoring hours and other metrics

Location : Tutor individual students, one-on-one, or in small groups, either at local Access, Inc. offices, or through remote electronic sessions.

Supervision : Volunteer Engagement Manager with consultative support from other Access team members with expertise in training, youth support and services. Tutors are part of a coordinated collaborative team approach to serve the youth.

Length of Appointment : A minimum commitment of 3 months. A one-year commitment is preferred.

Time Commitment : An average of one to two hours per week.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
• Individuals with education and/or experience in STEM fields preferred
• Experience as a tutor/tutoree or mentor/mentee a plus
• Patience, understanding, dependability and flexibility
• Commitment to Access, Inc. mission and diversity, inclusion and equity statement
• Completion of application, background check, orientation

Benefits : Positively impact students by helping them succeed. Meet new people with shared interests. Practice and share skills in training, tutoring, and mentoring. Connect with a non-profit organization that changes lives and makes a difference every day.

Support Provided : Orientation, training, supervision, volunteer engagement and recognition activities. Training in human centered design and person centered trauma informed approaches.