Homework Assistants are the main link between students participating in the Homework Center and Library staff. Their primary responsibility is to assist students, grades K-8th, with their homework and to provide learning activities which reinforce their academic skills. The "Lead" Homework Assistant has the same responsibilities for working with students, but in addition:

• Supervises registration of students and their parents
• Supervises Homework Assistants, which includes:
  • assisting them in their work with students
  • helping them develop projects
  • helping them handle difficult students
• Maintains student records and shares them with library staff and project schools
• May conduct, or assist librarians in conducting, training for Homework Assistants and volunteers
• Assists in planning and presenting group programs for students and/or parents
• Communicates with Library Supervisor/Youth Services Librarian on Center needs, ideas for improvements, etc.
• Orders supplies as needed
• May contact parents and teachers in project schools to:
  • publicize Homework Center programs
  • request information on school assignments, computer software, etc.
  • check on student who don't attend Center as scheduled

• EDUCATIONAL
  • Enrolled in Teacher's education at CSUS(being further along in program than Homework Assistants is desirable)
  • Courses in Bilingual & Multicultural Education
  • Basic knowledge of computers
  • Proficiency in reading and math
  • Proficiency in developing reading and math related activities
  • Speak and understand Spanish, Russian or Southeast Asian language desirable, almost essential
  • Some experience in working with K-8th grade children is desirable
• PERSONAL
  • Good organizational and communication skills
  • Creativity
  • Flexibility
  • Patience
  • Enjoys working with children