Library - Edenvale Branch

Position Overview: Help local school children and foster their ability to succeed in school. Oversee study room activities to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for fun and learning.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor Homework Club activities and help keep environment conducive to learning.
• Supervise Homework Coaches
• Collaborate with staff to create enrichment activities for those who complete their homework
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed

Benefits:

• Satisfaction of making an important difference in students’ learning and success in school
• Network and interact with interesting, diverse staff and other volunteers
• Help Homework Coaches and students using leadership skills
• Gain the appreciation of students, school teachers, the Edenvale community and library staff for your contributions

Training/Support Available:

An orientation to Homework Club will be provided, covering library resources available to students. Enrichment training will occur as needed. Assistance from library staff during Club hours.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience tutoring is a plus, but not required
• Must have the requisite basic skills to support students in grades K-8. This can be strength in one subject area or general knowledge.
• Experience or interest working with students/youth
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Dependable
• Patient
• Flexible
• Second language ability a plus
• Complete a fingerprint background check, at no cost to you
• Ages 18 years and older

Commitment:

• Homework Club Supervisors need to commit to volunteering weekly on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 4:00pm-6:00 pm during the school year.