VolunteerAR

Jamisons' Center of Kindness, Inc. is a licensed after-school center. JCOK provides a free after-school tutorial and feeding program Monday through Thursday during the Texarkana Arkansas School District year.

We are in need of Tutors for children in 1st through 5th grades for the E.N.R.I.C.H. (Educate-Nurture-Reach-Instruct-Coach-Help) After-School Program.

The Tutor will work with the Executive Director on lesson plans (Math, Science, Art, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Computer Assisted Learning) and instruct the students. A minimum high school diploma is required, some experience as a teacher or teacher aide in public or private school, be observant, demonstrate good judgment, be familiar with JCOK’s policies and procedures, have an interest in helping others, willingness to perform a variety of projects and tasks, dependable, capable of following instructions, work independently and with a team, respect for others and willingness to follow JCOK’s policies, ability to work a variety of ages and demographic groups, ability to motivate others, supervise students, be flexible, and able to have fun. A background check is required (not required if one was completed within the last five years).

A general overview of the schedule (subject to change):

3:15 pm - the students arrive at the Center for a snack and outdoor enrichment activities

3:30 or 3:40 pm - group session with all the students

4:00 - 5:30 pm - children are divided into groups based on grade level and the tutor conducts 30 minutes of instruction on the subjects of the day

5:30 - 6 pm - dinner is served to the students

6 pm - children are dismissed