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48 people are interested
Homework Club Coach at Edenvale Branch Library
ORGANIZATION: San Jose Public Library - Edenvale Branch Library
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48 people are interested
At the library, help local school children (K-8th grade) with their homework and foster their ability to succeed in school. Build confidence and skills in learners as they master their homework.
- Help young students with their homework in a range of subjects - reading, writing, math, social studies, and science
- Coach students in groups of one to four
- Assist with enrichment activities with those students who have completed their homework
- Assist with administrative tasks such as record keeping
Skills/ Experience Needed:
- Prior experience tutoring is a plus, but not required
- Must have the requisite skills to support elementary school students. This can be strength in one subject area or general knowledge in multiple areas.
- Experience or interest working with youth
- Strong oral communication skills a must
- Dependable, patient, and flexible
- Second language ability a plus, but not required
- Fingerprint clearance required for volunteers age 18 and over
- Homework Club Coaches need to commit to two hours a week, Mondays or Wednesdays from 3pm to 5 pm, for 9 months during the school year. This opportunity is open to students ages 13 to 17.
- Help students in grades K-6 understand their homework in a range of subjects - reading, writing, math, social studies, and science.
- Coach students individually and in small groups.
- Collaborate with staff to create enrichment activities for those who complete their homework.
- Assist with administrative tasks as needed
Interested in volunteering as a Homework Coach? E-mail paul.wilson@sjlibrary.org!
1 Shift
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afternoon /
03:00 PM to 04:45 PM
Mondays and Wednesdays only
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About San Jose Public Library - Edenvale Branch Library
Location:
101 Branham Lane East, San Jose, CA 95111, US
Mission Statement
San Jose Public Library enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information. San Jose Public Library is a winner of the 2011 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries. Recipients are selected because of their innovative approaches to public service and the contribution they make to the educational, civic, cultural and economic development goals of their communities.
Description
Public libraries in California seek to engage the talents, skills and commitment of volunteers to serve the communities' information and literacy needs. Libraries offer a variety of skilled volunteer opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to library programs, operations, fundraising events and other community engagement functions. Skilled volunteers have opportunities to lead projects, work with teams of staff and volunteers, learn new skills, and have fun.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
101 Branham Ln. EastSan Jose, CA 95111
DATE POSTED
January 15, 2020
SKILLS
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 13
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours per week
- Bilingual speakers encouraged. Eligible to teens ages 13-17!