Classroom Tutor & Mentor

Purpose of the Position: Make a real difference in a child’s life. Join Seniors in Service to provide academic and social/emotional support to underserved children in grades K-3 who live and attend schools in low socioeconomic communities. Students need extra support now more than ever.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Tutor and assist children through hands-on assistance in the classroom, individually or in small groups, to help them develop their literacy, social and emotional skills.
• Reinforce learning concepts in cooperation with teaching staff.
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical, emotional, and mental disabilities/challenges.
• Serve as a positive role model, motivator, and friend.
• Build respect, self-esteem, and confidence.

Qualifications

• Be at least 55 years old
• Ability to read and write the English language
• Interest and comfort in mentoring children ages 5-8 years old
• Be dependable and consistent in meeting scheduled tutoring sessions
• Be willing to adhere to all program policies, including a level II background check
• Be a good listener, encouraging and supportive
• Be patient, flexible, and respectful of individual differences
• Be able to communicate through email and video-calling platform, such as Zoom for training

Training: Your volunteer experience starts with a virtual Orientation using Zoom to go through tutoring guidelines, do’s and don’ts, and program policies. Volunteers attend monthly 2-hour trainings with the whole group, presented virtually. This training includes learning best practices in providing social, emotional, and academic support to children and helping children through challenges.