Austin Partners in Education (APIE) creates and fosters effective community and school partnerships that provide all Austin ISD students preparation for college and career. APIE’s goal is to improve academic achievement in reading and math in both elementary and middle school. APIE also helps high school students who are looking to achieve “College Ready” status as described by the state.
APIE is looking for volunteers to help implement these programs and work with students using APIE curriculum.
Program Assistant
Hours per week: 10-15
Work Days/Times: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 8:00am-4:00pm
Assist students in reading and math. Work and communicate with diverse groups of people. Support academic improvement for children in high-needs schools in the Austin Independent School District. Build your resume with impressive work experience and network with community members from all over Austin. Program Assistants/ Tutors have the combined role of tutoring students in reading and/or math in elementary and/or middle schools and assisting the program staff in the coordination of our programs.
Responsibilities:
- Tutor students in reading and/or math for a minimum of three hours per week
- Substitute for absent volunteers
- Attend assigned tutoring classes each week
- Communicate with supervisor about schedule changes in a timely manner
- Attend a two hour training on how to tutor students and use the curriculum
- Assist with evaluation surveys
- Provide administrative assistance to the program as needed
Qualifications:
- For bilingual tutors: Spanish written and oral fluency
- Organizational skills and flexibility a must
- Excellent skills in oral and written communications
- Ability to effectively manage time and communicate schedule changes
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and Internet Browsers
- Valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation
Schedule:
- Our opportunities are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8am-4pm
APIE will coordinate with you to set a weekly schedule that works with your availability
Interested students should complete an online application here: www.austinpartners.org/volunteer.