TEACHING ASSISTANT
for the School Program

Purpose:

To assist with teaching lessons and/or help The Conflict Center (TCC) school program staff prepare, sort and organize materials needed for workshops, classes, etc.

Activities:

• Assist in teaching anger and conflict management skills lessons (if the volunteer chooses this aspect)
• Sort and count handouts and curriculum
• Check out books as needed by staff
• Research and locate alternative curriculum materials
• Locate puppets and other visual materials

Qualifications:

This volunteer must have a willingness to learn conflict management skills and become familiar with TCC curriculum and library resources. They must have good organizational skills, patience and be very dependable. If teaching lessons is chosen, the volunteer must enjoy working with children and youth grades K – 12, though a particular age range preference may be specified by the volunteer.

Training:

Training for each particular lesson or assignment.
Two two-hour conflict/anger management workshops.

Time Frame:

• One to two hours per workshop or class.
• Usually weekdays during school hours.
• Research and preparation time will vary.

Site:

The Conflict Center or various schools in the Denver metro area.

Supervision:

TCC staff

Benefits:

• Become familiar with the work and philosophy of TCC.
• Learn conflict and anger management skills
• Learn teaching methods and skills
• Meet and work with TCC staff and volunteers
• Challenging use of your talents and creativity