Project Faulu After-school Program Facilitator (Tutor)
CLASSIFICATION: Student Employee
PAYRANGE: $20.00
DEPARTMENT: Community Work Study/ Career Services
LOCATION: 860 Woodfield E Dr. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508)
REPORTS TO: Manager - Employee Experience & Benefits
REC Mission Statement: We support refugees in their journey to become fully participating members of the West Michigan community. We envision a thriving, multicultural West Michigan community where all have an opportunity to pursue a better future!
Summary:
The Refugee Education Center (REC) after-school program is called Project Faulu, which means success in Swahili. Project Faulu volunteers work closely with the K-12 Programs staff and a team of other volunteers to provide a supportive and engaging learning environment for students with a refugee background. Project Faulu is our K-8 program designed specifically for children with a refugee background, focusing on language and culture, creativity and inquiry, academic engagement, and positive social skills. Our goal is to provide students with opportunities to learn in a community of peers and volunteers. Project Faulu Facilitators are responsible for welcoming students in the afterschool program, facilitating games, snack time & discussions, thematic activities designed by program staff, and reading to and with students. The Project Faulu Program runs on Monday-Wednesday from 3:45pm-6:30pm. Volunteers must volunteer at least one day per week, preferably two.
Training:
Initial and ongoing training/check-ins are required. Training will be held on Tuesday, September 1 from 5:30-8:30pm and Wednesday, September 2 from 1:30-4:30pm (choose one to attend). ALL volunteers, including returning volunteers and interns, must attend one training session.
Volunteer Duties:
- Commit to volunteering consistently on a weekly basis, for the duration of at least one full semester
- Review activity plans of session to ensure comprehension of activities and materials in advance
- Facilitate activities with up to three students per session
- Support and engage K-8 students attending the Refugee Education Center by:
- Engaging fully in all elements of the daily schedule, such as games, snack & discussion, thematic activities, reading time, clean up and reporting
- Facilitating thematic activities designed by program staff
- Reading diverse, multicultural books with students
- Engaging students in additional activities such as puzzles, homework support, projects, creative assignments, or any other appropriate activities to support their learning needs
- Willingness and interest in learning about student home languages and cultures
- Complete daily reporting immediately after conclusion of each volunteering session
- Demonstrate teamwork and integrity with staff, fellow volunteers, students, and their families
- Ensure a safe and clean learning environment through assisting with program set up and after-program clean up.
- Attend all required training courses.
- Report issues of concern to K-12 Programs staff
- Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA, GLIAC and national affiliations associated within athletics or other role specific regulations.
- Provide GREAT customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers.
- Demonstrate and promote the University's Cultural Values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications:
- Must be work study eligible
- Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours as an undergraduate student or 3 credit hours as a graduate student while meeting the standards of academic progress
- Must be a Michigan Resident or have temporary residency in Michigan
- Willingness and ability to pass State and Federal background checks
- Some leadership or support experience
- Demonstrated motivational and problem solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the University
- Classroom and Office environment. Prolonged sitting and standing. Use of personal computer and telephone (eye and hand strain).
- Some travel between locations may be required (own transportation). No regular lifting requirements, occasional lifting up to 15 pounds.
Preferred Skills & Competencies:
- Ability to work with diverse populations and make students feel welcomed and safe
- Self-motivation to identify and support students in their educational and social emotional needs
- Documenting the activities of their assigned level through picture taking and sharing pictures with the K-12 Programs staff
- Ability to communicate to K-12 Programs staff on successes and challenges faced (including what went well and didn't go well with the various activities)
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