Mentor/Tutoring/Classroom Assistant

Submitted by Stephani VanLon... on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 9:11pm
Last updated by Tim Knuck on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 12:00pm

Imagine Schools at East Mesa

Mission

Our mission at Imagine East Mesa is to empower and inspire our students to become effective family and community members. By following our mission, we live our shared values of integrity, justice, and more

Website

http://www.imagineeastmesa.orgContact(s):

About the Internship

Duties:

Work with K-8th grade teachers in math, reading, and various other subjects including the possibility of special areas such as Music, Art, PE and various middle school electives. You will create meaningful relationships while mentoring and working one-on-one, in small groups, or as a teaching assistant. You will serve as a positive role model to inspire students and will work with a classroom teacher to create interactive activities that will have an impact on students' learning and outlook on the future. Reading and Math Specialists work with small groups of K-8th grade students.

Population Served:

Imagine East Mesa is located on Southern and Crismon in East Mesa. The families that attend our school are from the surrounding community including Mesa, Apache Junction, Gilbert, and Queen Creek. We are a PreK-8, Title I school serving just under 800 students.

Community Need:

You will have a positive impact on students by providing them with a sense of hope and accomplishment through learning. You will provide students the support needed to realize their potential in learning, life, and their future.

Community Impact:

Students in our community deserve the chance to realize the unique and amazing individuals that they are. You can have a positive impact on our community by opening doors of potential and creating students who realize that the future is theirs to mold and create.

Location:

Imagine East Mesa

9701 E. Southern Ave.

Mesa, AZ 85209

See map: Google Maps

Special Requirements

Fingerprinting Details

You will need an Educator's Fingerprint clearance card. This process usually takes 2-4 weeks, depending on the time of year. You will not be able to work with students without this card. Your cost for Fingerprint card is around $75. If you intend on going into the eduction field, this is something you will need to have.

Schedule Options

Semesters offered

FALL (15 weeks; mid-Aug to early Dec; 5–7.5 service hours/week)

SPRING (15 weeks; early-Jan to late April; 5–7.5 service hours/week)

Service Hours:

Mornings

Afternoons

Available Days/Hours:

Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Required/Desired Skills:

A desire to work with children to help them grow in their learning and outlook on learning
Experience working with K-8 students
Strong communication skills and ability to relate to students
A sense of caring and commitment
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