Elementary/Middle School Educator
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Recruiting Organization: St. Joseph Worker Program of Orange
Explore the possibility of becoming a teacher!
Learn and teach alongside veteran teachers who will guide you through the process of becoming a teacher! This service year volunteer opportunity will allow women to discover their real passions in education and have a positive impact on children in low-income areas. As a volunteer you’ll be working at a K-8 Catholic elementary school, which provides quality catholic education available and affordable to the community of Santa Ana, Ca, which has a 20% poverty rate.
Learn the skills to be an educator and share your talents with those in need. Assist classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties as assigned or undertake specialized tasks including:
- Conduct basic skills development, learning exercises and tutoring with small groups of students
- Assess individual student needs/abilities and adapt curriculum for individual and small-group instruction
- Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials and classroom activities
- Lead classroom teaching
- Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
- Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior and implementing policies
Roles and responsibilities adjusted based on your interests, skills and talents.
Live in community with other women, ages 21-35, seeking to grow and serve, just like you! 6 - 12 month service opportunities available.
Benefits
Health coverage, Housing, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
AmeriCorps Education Award opportunity may be available to eligible volunteers through an affiliated national organization. The St. Joseph Worker Program is deeply committed to the volunteers providing mentoring and training for personal and professional development centered around four core values: leadership as a woman, social justice, spirituality and community/simple living. Besides work experience our volunteers have the opportunity to develop and grow in spirituality in the spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. The program begins with a one to two week orientation to the program and placement site. Mentoring, educational and certification opportunities, monthly program day enrichment, and retreats help volunteers discover their strengths and passions and develop the skills and confidence to make their mark on the world.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Creative self-starter with positive, optimistic attitude
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (English and Spanish preferred)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Computer, database, report generation skills
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines, work harmoniously and cooperatively with other staff
- Well-organized, flexible and able to manage different projects concurrently and often under pressure; able to set priorities and manage time effectively in a team environment.
Preferred position qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in related field
- Certification in related field
- Catholic education/pastoral care experience
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Training ProvidedFalse
Housing AvailableFalse
Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse
Wheelchair AccessibleFalse
Fee RequiredFalse
Fee Amount: None
This opportunity is recurring
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CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Santa Ana, CA 92868
DATE POSTED
October 4, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
- WEEKDAYS, FULL_TIME