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Learning Champion (Tutor K-12 Students!)
ORGANIZATION: Center for Supportive Communities
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7 people are interested
Are you interested in getting involved in your community and making real differences in the lives of children and youth? Do you have a few hours to dedicate each week? If yes, then this opportunity is perfect for you!
As a Learning Champion, you will play a crucial role in helping K-12 students catch up in school and stay on track towards graduation. You will work with Douglas County students in our SupportEd program, a restorative diversion program for truant students and their families. Many SupportEd students are falling far behind in their learning due to excessive absences. We get kids back in school and engaged in learning. However, many students find it extremely difficult to return to school when they are so far behind in their classes. As a Learning Champion, you will provide academic guidance, individualized instruction, and support as they re-acclimate to their school environment. Support young people and help them gain the confidence to continue on their educational journey.
As a Learning Champion, you will provide one-on-one or small group academic support to students across various grade levels. Your role will be instrumental in helping students understand and excel in their coursework, build confidence, and achieve their educational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Tutoring: Assist students with homework, test preparation, and understanding of academic subjects, including math, science, reading, and writing.
- Individualized Support: Tailor tutoring sessions to meet each student’s unique needs, strengths, and learning styles.
- Progress Tracking: Monitor and document students' progress, providing regular feedback to help them stay on track.
- Encouragement and Motivation: Foster a positive and supportive learning environment to boost students’ confidence and motivation.
- Communication: Maintain open and regular communication with students, parents, teachers, and program supervisors to ensure a collaborative approach to learning.
- Resource Utilization: Utilize available educational resources and materials to enhance tutoring sessions.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework or degree in education or a relevant field is a plus.
- Skills: Strong knowledge in the subject areas you will tutor, excellent communication skills, and the ability to explain concepts clearly.
- Experience: Prior tutoring or teaching experience is beneficial but not required; a passion for education and helping students succeed is essential.
- Patience and Empathy: Ability to work with students of varying abilities and backgrounds, showing patience and understanding.
- Commitment: Reliable and consistent attendance; ability to commit to a regular tutoring schedule.
Time Commitment:
- Flexible; typically requires minimum of 2 hours per week per student, with the possibility of more based on availability and need.
Benefits:
- Impact: Make a significant difference in students' academic success and personal growth.
- Experience: Gain valuable experience in teaching and mentoring.
- Community: Contribute to a supportive and engaged community focused on education.
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About Center for Supportive Communities
Location:
935 Connecticut St, Lawrence, KS 66044, US
Mission Statement
We use behavioral science to create equal opportunities and meaningful change for children, families, and communities, and we focus on education, juvenile justice, and behavioral health. We infuse evidence-based best practices in communities and unite stakeholders in developing systems that promote sustainable and healthy development and growth such that all children have an equal opportunity to thrive in today's world.
Description
Our main program, SupportED, is a community-based, behavioral diversion program for truant students and their families that originated in 1979 in Douglas County, Kansas. SupportED is the product of over 40 years of research at the University of Kansas and has helped thousands of students stay in school and out of the legal system. SupportED's innovative approach combines behavioral science, functional mentoring, and community collaboration to advance educational equity, increase school attendance and engagement, decrease system involvement, and prevent more severe problems such as juvenile crime and school dropout. We use evidence-based practices to keep students from becoming truant and truant students from becoming delinquent by engaging and re-engaging them in school; pairing them with caring adult mentors; teaching them skills for school, interpersonal, and life success; and providing services based on their individual and family needs. Ensuring all children receive a quality education is a critical first step toward breaking intergenerational cycles of school dropout, undereducation, violence, and incarceration.
We are proud to share that we are a 2022 Great Nonprofits Top-Rated Nonprofit! Read what our community has to say about us here: https://greatnonprofits.org/org/center-for-supportive-communities-inc
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2518 Ridge CourtLawrence, KS 66046
DATE POSTED
December 16, 2024
SKILLS
- General Education
- Tutoring
- Math / Science Instruction
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours/week