Community School AssistantAt — Libby Elementary School
Community Schools strive to ensure that all students walk into their classrooms healthy, happy, and ready to learn. Libby Elementary is a community school that prioritizes caring for the whole child, expanding learning horizons, building relationships with our families, and working together to realize a shared vision. We partner with stakeholders, families, students, and community members to create the conditions students need to thrive. You have a role whether you are interested in planning and leading structured play activities during recess/lunch, tutoring students one-on-one, facilitating clubs, assisting with community outreach events, or supporting with administrative tasks. You’ll have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of young students and their families while gaining valuable experience and developing important skills. All service learning backgrounds are welcome. Join us for ten weeks and be part of a community of learners dedicated to making a difference!
We have multiple service learning roles at Libby. Learning outcomes will vary based on which role the student chooses, but some examples of what students can learn include: The importance of building connections within a school site and how to establish positive relationships with students, families, and staff of diverse backgrounds A variety of skill sets that include planning, coordinating, facilitating, and evaluating structured activities with small groups of students Skills for effective one-on-one literacy tutoring for students in 1st - 3rd grade How to coordinate the logistics involved in running school-day programs within an elementary school setting The impact of the community school model within a school system Skills for organizing community events such as food distributions, a clothing closet, garden clean-up days, etc.
Students who choose to serve as a reading tutor will receive the San Diego County Office of Education's Everyone a Reader training. Students who choose other roles will receive on-site training from the Community School Coordinator and/or relevant teachers, depending on the role they select.
Student will be briefed on safety information on their first day (i.e. fire, earthquake, and lockdown procedures, school safety policies, etc.).
Please reach out to Natalie Gibney if you have any questions or concerns! We have a lot of service opportunities at Libby and are happy to adjust our service learning roles to meet your learning interests.
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 1 | hours per week |