K-3 Reading Buddy
Dakota Center (www.dakotacenter.org)
Reading Tutor
Objective/Position Description: To provide reading help for students in kindergarten through third grade so that they can master necessary skills and strive for excellence in academics and beyond.
Responsibilities:
- Meet with students for group and/or one-on-one reading sessions.
- Assist students with assigned work or practice in subject areas.
- Guide students in problem solving and completion of curricular assignments.
- Discuss learner and/or program concerns with the coordinator.
Qualifications: Patience, enthusiasm, strong desire to help students achieve their potential, knowledge of subject area(s); teaching degree is not required
Training/preparations: Attend an interview and orientation/training session prior to beginning volunteer work
Time requirements: One to two hours per week, typically Monday or Wednesday between 2 and 6 p.m.
Length of commitment: Three months minimum
Supervisor:
Project READ Member; Volunteer Coordinator; Afterschool Coordinator.
Note: All tutors aged 18+ must pass a criminal background check before tutoring students.
Please go online to www.volunteerdayton.org to sign up for this opportunity.