Volunteer Homework Tutor
Craig Family Centre provides free homework and study support for local students in Years 1-10 via our Bright Brains Homework Club. Our primary focus is to provide academic support to local children from refugee and migrant backgrounds in a fun and safe learning environment.
We currently require more Volunteer Homework Tutors to help us provide this much needed service. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, sessions are currently delivered online via Zoom.
We are looking for friendly individuals aged 17+ with excellent communication skills and a desire to help young people build their confidence to learn and problem-solve.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The position may be particularly relevant to students who study teaching, education support or a related discipline or have recent subject knowledge.
Study topics often include:
Tutors are required each Wednesday from 3.30pm to 5.30pm; this includes session planning and debriefing.
Training and ongoing support is provided. This is a rewarding role, working amongst a friendly and community-minded team.
Homework Tutors require the following:
We currently require more Volunteer Homework Tutors to help us provide this much needed service. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, sessions are currently delivered online via Zoom.
We are looking for friendly individuals aged 17+ with excellent communication skills and a desire to help young people build their confidence to learn and problem-solve.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The position may be particularly relevant to students who study teaching, education support or a related discipline or have recent subject knowledge.
Study topics often include:
- Early years' literacy
- Essay writing (e.g. descriptive, narrative and persuasive text)
- Beginner and advanced mathematics (e.g. fractions and decimals, place value, ratios, multiplication and division)
- Exam revision, and
- Science.
Tutors are required each Wednesday from 3.30pm to 5.30pm; this includes session planning and debriefing.
Training and ongoing support is provided. This is a rewarding role, working amongst a friendly and community-minded team.
Homework Tutors require the following:
- Computer efficiency
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- An interest in working with and empowering children
- Current study or a background in teaching, education support or a related discipline (or have recent subject knowledge)
- A calm, friendly & non-judgmental approach
- A current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Once we receive your Registration, will be in contact to arrange an interview and request addition documentation including your:
We can assist you with obtaining the necessary documentation.
To learn more about our Bright Brains Homework Club please click here.
To learn more about volunteering, please contact:
Mary Heath
Community Development Manager
communityprograms@craigfc.org.au
Ph: (03) 9885 7789
