(Student) K-8 Tutor-Refugee Center

Project Faulu After-school Program Facilitator (Tutor) CLASSIFICATION

• Student
• Employee
• Payrange: $20.00
• Department:
• Community
• Work
• Study/
• Career
• Services
• LOCATION: 860 Woodfield E Dr.
• SE
• Grand
• Rapids,
• MI 49508)
• Reports to:
• Manager -
• Employee
• Experience &
• Benefits
• REC
• Mission
• Statement: We support refugees in their journey to become fully participating members of the West Michigan community. We envision a thriving, multicultural West Michigan community where all have an opportunity to pursue a better future!
• Summary: The Refugee Education Center (REC) after-school program is called Project Faulu, which means success in Swahili. Project Faulu volunteers work closely with the K-12 Programs staff and a team of other volunteers to provide a supportive and engaging learning environment for students with a refugee background. Project Faulu is our K-8 program designed specifically for children with a refugee background, focusing on language and culture, creativity and inquiry, academic engagement, and positive social skills. Our goal is to provide students with opportunities to learn in a community of peers and volunteers. Project Faulu Facilitators are responsible for welcoming students in the afterschool program, facilitating games, snack time & discussions, thematic activities designed by program staff, and reading to and with students.
• The
• Project
• Faulu
• Program runs on
• Monday-Wednesday from 3:45pm-6:30pm. Volunteers must volunteer at least one day per week, preferably two.

Training

• Initial and ongoing training/check-ins are required.
• Training will be held on
• Tuesday,
• September 1 from 5:30-8:30pm and
• Wednesday,
• September 2 from 1:30-4:30pm (choose one to attend). ALL volunteers, including returning volunteers and interns, must attend one training session.
• Volunteer
• Duties: Commit to volunteering consistently on a weekly basis, for the duration of at least one full semester Review activity plans of session to ensure comprehension of activities and materials in advance Facilitate activities with up to three students per session Support and engage
• K-8 students attending the
• Refugee
• Education
• Center by: Engaging fully in all elements of the daily schedule, such as games, snack & discussion, thematic activities, reading time, clean up and reporting Facilitating thematic activities designed by program staff Reading diverse, multicultural books with students Engaging students in additional activities such as puzzles, homework support, projects, creative assignments, or any other appropriate activities to support their learning needs Willingness and interest in learning about student home languages and cultures Complete daily reporting immediately after conclusion of each volunteering session Demonstrate teamwork and integrity with staff, fellow volunteers, students, and their families Ensure a safe and clean learning environment through assisting with program set up and after-program clean up. Attend all required training courses. Report issues of concern to K-12 Programs staff Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA, GLIAC and national affiliations associated within athletics or other role specific regulations. Provide GREAT customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers. Demonstrate and promote the University’s Cultural Values. Perform other duties as assigned.
• Desired
• Qualifications: Must be work study eligible Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours as an undergraduate student or 3 credit hours as a graduate student while meeting the standards of academic progress Must be a Michigan Resident or have temporary residency in Michigan Willingness and ability to pass State and Federal background checks Some leadership or support experience Demonstrated motivational and problem solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the University Classroom and Office environment. Prolonged sitting and standing. Use of personal computer and telephone (eye and hand strain). Some travel between locations may be required (own transportation). No regular lifting requirements, occasional lifting up to 15 pounds.
• Preferred
• Skills &
• Competencies: Ability to work with diverse populations and make students feel welcomed and safe Self-motivation to identify and support students in their educational and social emotional needs Documenting the activities of their assigned level through picture taking and sharing pictures with the K-12 Programs staff Ability to communicate to K-12 Programs staff on successes and challenges faced (including what went well and didn’t go well with the various activities) DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER SEIND19