After School Program Tutors and Volunteers (oakland east)
Spanish Speaking Citizens’ Foundation
Pathways After-School Program at Lazear Elementary

WE NEED PART-TIME TUTORS AND VOLUNTEERS

The Pathways After-School Program was designed to offer academic and enrichment activities for the students at Lazear Elementary in Oakland. The program allows students to broaden their perspectives of academics and apply different lenses through which to learn and build self-esteem. Through theme-based and project-based learning, students experience new ways of thinking about themselves and their communities. Students from grades 1st through 5th participate in academic, literacy, sports, art, music, health and fitness activities with the support of the teachers, tutors and volunteers. The program runs Monday through Friday from 2:45 until 6:00 pm, except Wednesday from 1:10- 6:00pm.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
•(3) Tutors: 17 hours per week, Mon-Fri (approx. 3.25 hours per day)
•Volunteers

TUTORS:
Tutors will assist students with homework and also teach academics (literacy, match/science) to a group of approximately 20 students. Tutors should be experienced in creating lesson plans and leading activities. All classes utilize theme-based and project-based learning.

If you have experience in any of enrichment areas (Art, Music, Sports, or other), please indicate it in your cover letter, as there are openings for Enrichment Instructors, too.

Possible Areas of Instruction:
•Literacy
•ELD (English Language Development/ESL)
•Math & Science
•Art
•Music
•Sports
•Other enrichment areas possible!

VOLUNTEERS:
VOLUNTEERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO HELP OUR PROGRAM!!
We especially need volunteer tutors to help with homework from 2:45-4:30pm.

WHERE:
Lazear Elementary School
824 29th Ave., Oakland, CA 94601

Start Date: August 18, 2008
End Date: June 5, 2009

DAYS/HOURS:
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 2:45-5:50pm
Wed: 1:10-4:15pm + staff meetings till 6:00pm

Tutors must have:
Department of Justice Fingerprint Clearance and TB (tuberculosis) test
A college degree or High School Diploma/GED and at least 48 units of College credits

Volunteers must have:
Department of Justice Fingerprint Clearance and TB (tuberculosis) test

Please email your cover letter and resume to Michelle at mmilagroso@gmail.com or michelle@ihrm.com