Sensory Awareness Classroom Assistant (Volunteer)

La2050; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated organization focused on empowering individuals with sight loss as a Sensory Awareness Classroom Assistant. This volunteer role offers a unique opportunity to help students enhance their remaining senses through engaging exercises and lessons. You'll work closely with instructors to support students in a safe and encouraging environment, ensuring their comfort and privacy. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of visually impaired individuals and are available for specific time slots, this role is perfect for you. Become part of a community that values independence and dignity for all.

Qualifications

• Availability on specified days and times is essential.
• Must be sensitive to students' needs and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in exercises and communicate performance to the instructor.
• Maintain a safe environment and address safety concerns.

Skills

Sensitivity to individual variables

Communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Job description

Sensory Awareness Classroom Assistant (Volunteer)

Posted 8 days ago

Employment type Volunteer

Location Los Angeles

Closing date 12/31/25

About this organization

Braille Institute is committed to eliminating blindness and severe sight loss as barriers to a fulfilling life.

Through educational training, programs, and services, Braille Institute helps tens of thousands of people each year regain and maintain their independence. Braille's educational, social, and recreational programs are provided in an environment of hope and encouragement, seeking to reinforce the confidence, self-esteem, and dignity of those who are visually impaired and enabling them to live, attend school, and work as they choose.

About this job

Help a student embrace the challenge of sight loss and live well in Sensory Awareness and Exercise classes, designed to help blind and visually impaired students fine tune their remaining senses through a series of lessons and exercises.

- Assist students in executing exercises performed by instructor

- Communicate issues or concerns with instructor as needed

- Promptly communicate students' individual performance results to instructor for the

purpose of retraining or reinforcement applications

- Maintain a safe and professional environment, assessing classroom and student

surroundings for possible safety concerns

- Training will be provided.

Qualifications

- Availability Mondays 10:00AM - 12:00PM or Wednesdays 1:00-2:00PM

- Must follow instructor's directions

- Sensitivity to students' individual variables

- Must preserve students' right to privacy and personal space by requesting students'

permission to assist in executing specific movements and tasks

- Mastering technical skills is not required

- Bilingual, Spanish/English (desired but not required)