Classroom volunteer vs educational assistant

Differences between classroom volunteer and educational assistant duties and responsibilities

Classroom volunteer example responsibilities.

• Lead chemistry recitations, prepare lessons, and coordinate student problem solving sessions.
• Work with kindergarten children on reading abilities and basic mathematics
• Work in the pre-K classroom.
• Volunteer for an after school ESL program in a local public elementary school.
• Work with an ESL teacher to tutor small groups of students of a variety of ages in the English language
• Apply knowledge from developmental psychology coursework to promote maturation of mathematics and writing skills by tutoring students one-on-one.
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Educational assistant example responsibilities.

• Perform responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting classroom teacher or other professionals, achieve institution objectives.
• Perform basic administrative tasks like photocopying student work displays etc.
• Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching.
• Used CPI blocks, restraints, and escorts when necessary to ensure the safety of students and staff.
• Serve special needs Pre-K students in a PPCD classroom, under the direction of a certify classroom teacher.
• Provide assistance to non-English speaking students
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