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Education Corps
Service location: DaytonMetro Library - Northwest and Madden Hills Branches
Hours:
- Half Time 900 hours from Sept 15, 2018-August 31, 2019 (about 22 hours a week). Stipend total is up to $7,278 and Education Award up to $2,960.
- Minimum Time 300 hours from Sept 15, 2018-April 30, 2019 (about 12 hours a week). Stipend total is up to $2,417 and Education Award up to $1,252.91.
- Minimum Time 300 hours from May 16, 2018-August 31, 2019 (about 22 hours a week). Stipend total is up to $2,417 and Education Award up to $1,252.91 .
Position Title: Instructional Aide
Position Overview:
This volunteer opportunity is responsible for actively listening and assisting students with their homework or project questions.
- Assisting students with homework and project needs by actively listening and having an open-ended discussion. Reviews homework assignments and provides constructive feedback.
- Assisting students in developing skills in a variety of school subjects and creating a culture of higher learning.
- Discussing and teaching effective study skills such as organizing homework, proofreading, using study guides, taking notes from a textbook, and more.
- Showing students how to use the Library as a tool for research and homework needs.
- Referring students to Library staff who request assistance on researching Library databases and finding various Library materials.
- Sharing knowledge and experiences on identified subject matters, as needed.
Qualifications:
Must be over 18 years old, hold a high school degree or its equivalent. Must be a US citizen or permanent legal resident. Must pass criminal background check. Background check qualifications include no history of sex offenses, abuse against children and or felony conviction of a murder.
- Residents of Madden Hills area or northwest Dayton area preferred.
- Some college preferred.
- Ability to determine a student’s information needs; to actively listen and assist library patrons.
- Ability to use computer equipment and standard office equipment required. Proficient in using email, Microsoft Office products, and the Internet.
- Represents the Library professionally when dealing with staff, managers, vendors, contractors, colleagues and members of the public.
- Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their cultural background, status, lifestyle choices, or position. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views.
- Asks for and offers help when needed. Informs supervisor of problems or concerns.
- Comfortable working in the construct of a project team; exhibits cooperative attitude while working on all job tasks and willingly assists others; able to prioritize and plans assigned activities; and, uses time efficiently.