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America Counts - Math Mentor
Responsibilities:
- Tutor 4th grade children in mathematics at least six (6) hours per week.
- Schedules will vary and will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
- Attend and actively participate in all planning meetings with mentors, Site Supervisor, and Team Leader, including weekly site meetings.
- Attend and actively participate in all required trainings, meetings and reflection activities, including Primary Training, monthly Training & Development, and Professional Development and Planning Meetings.
- Prepare, organize and facilitate afterschool activities, lessons, and long-term projects using America Counts resource binders, manipulatives, and supplies.
Qualifications:
- Must be a UM student
- Must have Federal Work-Study eligibility
- Must make a one-semester commitment to the program and attend orientation and primary training
- Flexibility in scheduling and placement
- Basic math skills/competencies
- Available to work a minimum of six (6) hours per week
- Demonstrate ability and eagerness to work with children
Preferred but not mandatory:
- Experience with and/or coursework in multilingual, multicultural settings
- Foreign language skills
- Access to a car
Math Mentors earn $10.00 per hour the first semester and are eligible for pay increases in subsequent semesters.
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