AAPS Classroom Assistant Volunteer
Primary Purpose
As a Classroom Assistant you will make a positive difference by building relationships and supporting students. You will work with a classroom teacher to support students in a variety of ways, from encouraging social interactions, to playing games, to helping students practice their learning.
Tasks May Include
- Relationship Building: Building relationships with students is the most important part of your role!
- Supporting Classroom Activities and Routines: Help the teacher with classroom activities, including preparing and organization materials, helping students with transitions, and more.
- Working with Students to Practice Skills: Engage students in structured activities and/or help students practice skills.
- Playing Games and Supporting Student Activities: Have fun with students through playing games and engaging in activities with students.
- Encouragement & Motivation: Offer positive reinforcement to help students stay engaged in activities.
- Social Engagement and Peer Interaction Support: Help facilitate positive student interactions during group work and games.
Ideal for volunteers who…
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Enjoy interacting with children.
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Want to serve as a positive adult role model for AAPS students through volunteering at an AAPS school or schools.
- Seek an introduction to the field of education and are interested in a possible career in the field.
- Seek to gain professional experience assisting teachers and working with students.
Time Commitment
Time commitment varies from at least once a week for 3 months to a more flexible schedule. See specific role for the time commitment requirement.
Volunteer Screening, Onboarding and Placement Process
- Complete an application in Better Impact
- Complete the onboarding process: 1. AAPS orientation and quiz and 2. Clear the background check.
- Once you complete your onboarding, you will be able to sign up for opportunities or will be assigned to a school by your volunteer coordinator.
- Once you sign up for an opportunity, you will receive an email intro between you and your contact.
- You and your contact will determine your schedule, supervision and specfic placement details.
- You and your AAPS contact are required to complete the Volunteer/Educator agreement during an initial meeting or early on in your placement.
- At any time, you may be asked to end your volunteer placement if you violate the volunteer code of conduct or are not a good fit for the role.
**This is a general description of this role. Please read the opportunity you are interested in for specific details.**
