Engage with K - 5 students as a Classroom Support Volunteer at Bruce Vento in St. Paul

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Achievement Plus is a 20+ year partnership between The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation and Saint Paul Public Schools in support of student and family success. One of our locations is Bruce Vento, a pre-K - 5th grade elementary school on the East Side of Saint Paul.

We are seeking volunteers who will be assigned to a specific Vento classroom to provide support to the teaching staff. This is a great opportunity for anybody interested in working with young children on basic academic and social-emotional skills. Supportive adults are always welcome in the classroom and your time and effort will be a great benefit in helping young students stay relaxed, focused, and learning throughout the day.

Responsibilities:

• Attend site-based orientation and training with Achievement Plus and Vento staff
• Play, lead activities, and engage in conversation with students one-to-one and in small groups
• Help support small groups with simple academic and art assignments (small groups normally start a month or two after school begins)
• Help facilitate/keep students on task during literacy/math class
• Be an extra adult for students to connect with (play with during active learning/pull to play games or read)
• Take students on movement breaks/walks around classroom space

Qualifications:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Experience and/or passion for working with children
• Ability to interact with and assist children of varying backgrounds, cultures and identities, including race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, ability or disability, age, gender, gender expression, religion, etc.
• Ability to have consistent attendance over the course of the school year (kids will be expecting you!)
• Complete a background check (Wilder covers the cost)
• Patience while working with young children
• Energetic but calming spirit
• Able to self-direct in interactions with children
• Helpful demeanor and strong customer service
• Highly respectful of confidentiality

Benefits to Volunteering:

• Connect with East Side elementary-aged students and help them grow through classroom activities and social interaction.
• Learn more about the inner workings of an SPPS elementary school.
• Be a part of history and watch the new Bruce Vento building being built next door!

Schedule and Location:

• Timing: Select a 3-hour weekly shift anytime 7:30am-2pm Monday to Friday
• Dates: Start as soon as possible and commit for a semester or the whole school year
• Site: Bruce Vento Elementary School

Learn More:

• Contact Paige Stein at volunteer@wilder.org or call 651-280-2460 or select the orange "I Want to Help" button.
• Applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, multilingual speakers, all genders, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged.