Volunteer Teaching Assistants

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Apply to be a Volunteer Teaching Assistant!

What is Day School Summerbridge?

Day School Summerbridge is an academic support and enrichment program for rising 5th and 6th grade San Francisco students. During the summer, highly motivated college and high school students teach rigorous academic courses to our student body.

We also offer academic and non-academic electives, field trips, guest speakers and more! The DSSB community fosters enthusiasm for learning, and you can be a part of this!

What is a Volunteer Teaching Assistant?

Volunteer Teaching Assistants (VTAs) are carefully selected to take on the following responsibilities:

• pairing up with a head teacher to assist him/her in lesson planning, classroom management, grading papers, and all other aspects of teaching
• having an active role in organizing and facilitating field trips and special events
• being an active member of at least 2 committees
• supervising recess & lunch breaks, as well as the after school program
• filling a time commitment of about 40 hours per week

VTAs may be eligible to fulfill their school’s community service requirements with these hours. The applicant must be able to attend the training week of June 11, as well as commit to volunteering for at least four of the six week summer program. It is an intense, challenging summer but a very rewarding one and a great opportunity to take a leadership position! Please call Elizabeth at the DSSB office, 931-2422 ext. 141, with any questions or concerns.

Thank you!