VolunteerAt — Early Learners Children's Academy

Opportunity Summary 

·         The student will be provided training about the programs, health & safety, active supervision, personal care routines, attendance & meals program, education training: observation tools, curriculum and lesson plans, and daily routine.

·         Shadow teachers throughout the center in order to complete necessary hours required. 

·         The student will plan a variety of activities for each age group. Activities will be conducted within the classroom under the supervision of the Lead Teacher: reading a book to the classroom, helping the teacher to prepare for class material, helping the children engaged in the class activity, helping out at a special event, demonstrating a skill, gardening or cleaning. 

·         The Student will collaborate with children, staff & families to assure High Quality early childhood education

·         Create positive learning environments Supervision and management of a classroom (may include some diaper changing and potty training)

·         Build positive, open communication with children, families, and staff

·         Observe and record children's growth and development

·         Ensure the learning environment is clean and safe at all times

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

To empower children by allowing them to make their own choices, take risk, and share their own ideas so they can reach their optimum potential.

Opportunity Training 

assisting/shadowing

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 
  • What CDC guidelines does your organization follow to ensure the health and safety of their staff, students and volunteers?
    •  All our staff, students, and families need to wear masks at all times at our centers. We are only allowed authorized personnel enter the center to limit contact.
  • Do you have a link to a virtual message on how your organization will comply with CDC guidelines?
  • How often will the student volunteers completing their service learning placement be required to come to the organization?
    • As needed by volunteer 
  • Are there any aspects of the position(s) that can happen virtually?
    • No, with school opening. All the positions will be in person.
Program 
Service Learning
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
5hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
Background Check (e.g., fingerprinting, live scans, driving record)
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing