(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)

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