Volunteer Classroom Assistant

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Richmond, VA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 13 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Scientific Adventures for Girls (SAfG) is seeking a Volunteer Classroom Assistant to engage elementary-aged girls and teach hands-on STEM activities in-person at public elementary schools in Oakland and Richmond CA. If you have one afternoon a week and would like to give back to the community we would love to hear from you. This is an unpaid volunteer position.

You will work with a Head Teacher who leads the class. These positions are in-person. Check-out what our classes look like: SAfG in Action!

COMMITMENT:

  • One day a week M - F (you can pick the day)
  • 2 - 3 hrs / week
  • January 2026 - June 2026 (no classes during district breaks)
  • Core work hours will be approximately 2:30 - 5:30

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Help support a warm & welcoming learning environment
  • Assist Head Teacher to deliver fun engaging project-based STEM activities on site at elementary schools
  • Consistently attend in-person classes on a weekly basis
  • Promote the SAfG mission and scientists mindset in each class (6 Cs: Curious Committed Confident Careful Creative and Changemakers).

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Interest in STEM
  • Experience with children in some capacity
  • Consistently attend class on a weekly basis from September 2025 - May 2024 (27 weeks) but planned absences as needed and subs available in case of illness
  • Commitment to educational equity and programming for girls
  • Ability to maintain an excellent work ethic a high level of energy and enthusiasm
  • Need to pass clearances of negative TB Test and Live Scan (Department of Justice Background Check)

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Scientific Adventures for Girls (SAfG) is seeking a Volunteer Classroom Assistant to engage elementary-aged girls and teach hands-on STEM activities in-person at public elementary schools in Oakland and Richmond CA. If you have one afternoon a week and would like to give back to the community we wou...
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Nonprofit Scientific Adventures for Girls (SAfG), based in Oakland, is changing the face of science by giving all young girls, especially girls of color, a chance to learn about STEM. Delivering hands-on science, technology, engineering and math education to K-6th grade students in Sa ... View more

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