Volunteer Tutor / Mentor Downtown Indianapolis Job at LYN HOUSE INC in Indianapo

Volunteer Position: After School Tutor/Mentor

Purpose: To tutor and mentor one child between the grades of Kindergarten - 8

th grade to help them improve their academic success in literacy and/or math, as well as develop positive character traits.

Training: Meet with the Education Director to learn about the child and their goals. Shadow a current tutoring pair for one tutoring s wession. Attend one training session/year, if offered.

Hours of Tutoring:

Preferred: One hour tutoring session two days/week is preferred, but we do accept tutors who can only commit to one day/week. Please talk to the Education Director about your availability and the availability of the student you match with.

3:15-4:15 on Mon & Wed

3:15-4:15 Tues & Thurs

4:15-4:30 Tues & Thurs

Time Commitment: The volunteer should commit to the schedule for the duration of the academic school year. We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances may change your availability, but as far as

possible, each tutor should commit to be a reliable mentor for their student until the end of the academic year.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

* Helping the student improve academic performance in literacy through reading and writing activities.

* Following the lesson plans prepared for student. The plans will focus on the student’s growth plan.

* Leaving helpful notes on the lesson plan, so that the LYN House staff can continue to make lesson plans that are applicable to the student.

* Helping the student develop confidence and a positive attitude toward learning by being supportive and encouraging positive character traits and thinking patterns.

* Seeking to understand the psychological, emotional, and physical problems that may cause a student to have difficulty with the lessons. The LYN House staff is a support in this area. The tutor is asked to consider the issues that may cause a student’s progress to be slow, remembering that academic growth is not our only goal, supporting the student as they become a person of character is even more important.

* Having fun with the child! We have designated times focused on building a relationship with your student.

* Willingness to tutor other children as needed. Sometimes plans get disrupted. Flexibility is appreciated.

Qualifications and Requirements:

* Dependable and prompt.

* Willingness to maintain confidentiality.

* Literate (professional training is unnecessary).

* Flexible, friendly, patient and optimistic.

* Enjoy working with children

* Must pass background check.