Volunteer Expectations
We value “parents as partners” in education. Thank you for volunteering to join us in our classroom to help make this a joyful and successful year for all of our children. Please read over the following guidelines and talk to me about anything that may not be clear. Then sign this Professionalism Commitment. (It is absolutely essential that we can trust teachers and volunteers to be just as respectful of privacy as our doctors are.)
~ Our school is a safe and happy environment: We respect each child’s individual rate and style of learning. We are very professional and respectful of the privacy of our children and their families: We do not talk about individual students outside of the classroom.
~ Before coming to the classroom, all volunteers must sign in at the school office. Please check in at the office each time before you join us and wear a badge. This is for the safety of our children and our staff.
~ You are committing to help in the classroom. If for some reason you are not able to make your appointed day/time please notify me at least 24 hours in advance.
~ Always use a soft, friendly voice when working in the classroom.
~ Encourage the children to do as much of the work as they can. Invite them to tell you about what they are doing. Assist only when you feel a child has done all he or she can; then provide the support the child needs to be successful.
~ If you are working with a small group, move from child to child, giving each child special attention and engaging them in conversations. Give positive, encouraging feedback.
~ Please remember to focus on the children and save adult conversations for later. Information about individual learners is only discussed with the teacher, and only discussed if vital to the child’s learning.
~ Be enthusiastic and enjoy the children. Know that your work makes a difference in the lives of our children and the richness of our classroom.
~ All take home projects (grading, cutting, etc) need to be completed by the parent volunteer and completed in a timely manner.
~ Our school is a safe and happy environment: We respect each child’s individual rate and style of learning. We are very professional and respectful of the privacy of our children and their families: We do not talk about individual students outside of the classroom.
~ Before coming to the classroom, all volunteers must sign in at the school office. Please check in at the office each time before you join us and wear a badge. This is for the safety of our children and our staff.
~ You are committing to help in the classroom. If for some reason you are not able to make your appointed day/time please notify me at least 24 hours in advance.
~ Always use a soft, friendly voice when working in the classroom.
~ Encourage the children to do as much of the work as they can. Invite them to tell you about what they are doing. Assist only when you feel a child has done all he or she can; then provide the support the child needs to be successful.
~ If you are working with a small group, move from child to child, giving each child special attention and engaging them in conversations. Give positive, encouraging feedback.
~ Please remember to focus on the children and save adult conversations for later. Information about individual learners is only discussed with the teacher, and only discussed if vital to the child’s learning.
~ Be enthusiastic and enjoy the children. Know that your work makes a difference in the lives of our children and the richness of our classroom.
~ All take home projects (grading, cutting, etc) need to be completed by the parent volunteer and completed in a timely manner.