Volunteer Position: Teacher's Assistant (Online) |
Overview
The teacher's assistant position is the perfect entry level position to teaching. As a teacher’s assistant, you will assist the lead instructor in teaching classes, answering student questions, and reviewing homework We have curricula for in person classes: Scratch Jr. Curriculum (for K-3rd graders), Scratch Curriculum (for 4th-6th graders), Python Curriculum (for 6th-8th graders), and CAD Curriculum (for 7th-8th graders). We may also have additional curriculum available this coming Fall. You will earn community service hours for the work that you do. Below you will find details about the volunteer position. Click here to access the application and remember that you can apply for more than one position in the same application.
Tasks
Time Commitment
Benefits
Requirements
Beneficial Qualifications
The teacher's assistant position is the perfect entry level position to teaching. As a teacher’s assistant, you will assist the lead instructor in teaching classes, answering student questions, and reviewing homework We have curricula for in person classes: Scratch Jr. Curriculum (for K-3rd graders), Scratch Curriculum (for 4th-6th graders), Python Curriculum (for 6th-8th graders), and CAD Curriculum (for 7th-8th graders). We may also have additional curriculum available this coming Fall. You will earn community service hours for the work that you do. Below you will find details about the volunteer position. Click here to access the application and remember that you can apply for more than one position in the same application.
Tasks
- Help the lead instructor lead the two weekly synchronous classes (either on Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday)
- The first weekly class is a live demo of concepts.
- The second weekly class is a review of student homework and a group discussion.
- In this class you will likely be in charge of leading a breakout room of approximately 3-5 students.
- Review assignments posted onto Google Classroom and EdPuzzle, making sure the students complete them.
- Answer students questions on a timely basis.
Time Commitment
- Teach one or multiple classes.
- Each class contains two hour long synchronous weekly class meetings (either on Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday)
- Check homework and respond to student questions in between the classes.
- Teach for the duration of at least one eight-week class session.
Benefits
- Earn community service hours for time spent teaching live synchronous classes, time responding to student questions, and reviewing homework.
- 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 lead instructor and positions on Robotics for All’s Board of Directors.
- Learn valuable leadership and teamwork skills.
Requirements
- 8th grade in middle school or above (exceptions may be made to 6th-7th graders with a strong volunteering/teaching background
- Note: lead instructors must be at least two grade levels higher than the student of highest grade level in the class.
- Familiarity with the any of the platforms used for any of Robotics for All's in-person curricula (Scratch Jr., Scratch, Python, CAD)
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
Beneficial Qualifications
- Experience teaching robotics classes
- Past leadership or classroom management experience
- Experience working with educational institutions
