Volunteer Position: Teacher's Assistant

Overview
The teacher's assistant position is the perfect entry level position to teaching. As a teacher’s assistant, you will help teach a group of up to four students the curriculum that is provided to you. The curriculum uses Lego Mindstorms EV3 hardware and software (Lego Mindstorms EV3 Home Edition). You will earn community service hours for the work that you do. Below you will find details about the volunteer position and the brief application process.

Tasks

• ​Assist a teacher to teach a group of up to four elementary school children the curriculum that will be provided to you by Robotics for All
• Assist the lead instructor in tasks such as classroom management and curriculum development

Time Commitment

• Help teach one weekly, two hour session at a local elementary school
  • Review the curriculum beforehand (approximately ten minutes/class)
  • Stay after class for up to 10 minutes to clean up
• Teach for the duration of at least one seven-class session 
  • Dates will be provided to you.
  • As a teacher's assistant, there is more flexibility if you have to miss some classes. 
• Optional tasks (curriculum development, outreach, work on the website) outside of teaching may be offered

​Benefits

• Earn community service hours for time spent in the classroom, transportation to the site, and outside work (if offered and completed)
• Leading a Robotics for All class will look good on any resume, whether applying for a future internship, job, or college
• Potential future leadership positions may be offered, including positions on Robotics for All’s Board of Directors
• Learn valuable leadership skills

Requirements

• In middle school or above
• Ability to obtain proof of tuberculosis clearance before teaching the students 

Beneficial Qualifications

• Past teaching and/or volunteering experience 
• Familiarity with the Lego Mindstorms EV3 Hardware and Software
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team​