Volunteer: Classroom Volunteer - K-5 students in Schenectady City Schools! Teach them to save a[...]

Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York, Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Classroom Volunteer to inspire K-5 students in Schenectady City Schools! This rewarding role allows you to teach essential skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship through engaging activities. You'll present educational programs, work with teachers, and help shape the future of young minds. With flexible scheduling and all materials provided, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a difference in their community while gaining valuable experience. Become a part of something meaningful and help empower the next generation!

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required; enthusiasm and a willingness to inspire are key.

Responsibilities

• Present educational programs in local schools.
• Use provided materials and lesson plans to guide your sessions.
• Coordinate with teachers to schedule lessons.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Teaching Skills

Financial Literacy

Work Readiness

Entrepreneurship

Job description

Volunteer: Classroom Volunteer - K-5 students in Schenectady City Schools! Teach them to save and earn money!

Join us as a Classroom Volunteer at Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York, Inc. to make a difference in the lives of K-5 students in Schenectady City Schools. Help teach essential skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship through engaging, hands-on activities.

About Junior Achievement

Junior Achievement is dedicated to empowering young people to own their economic success. We operate across over 100 local areas nationwide and focus on providing programs that inspire and educate students about business, economics, and personal finance.

Volunteer Role

As a volunteer, you will:

1. Present our educational programs in local schools.
2. Use provided materials and lesson plans to guide your sessions.
3. Coordinate with teachers to schedule lessons, typically 5 sessions of 30-45 minutes each.

This is a flexible, rewarding opportunity that requires a modest time commitment. JA provides all necessary materials and training, and a teacher will always be present to assist.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications are required; enthusiasm and a willingness to inspire are key.

Additional Information

This volunteer opportunity is facilitated through VolunteerMatch in partnership with LinkedIn for Good. Volunteers can choose the most convenient school location and schedule lessons at a time that fits their availability.