[YEP-DC] Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy needs mentors!

Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy

We are excited to launch a new Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy in partnership with Higher Achievement this fall and invite you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of some wonderful scholar-athletes.  The Academy will offer comprehensive programs promoting learning, health, and team building designed to meet the needs of youth living in neighborhoods surrounding the new athletic complex in DC’s Ward 7 and 8. WNYBA invites qualified volunteers to support its academic enrichment programs.  Teaching mentors will be role models with varied backgrounds. Together, these mentors will build a rich community that exposes young scholars to the joys of baseball, new perspectives and many forms of support. Our mentors, in turn, are rewarded with the experience of making a dramatic and clear impact on the lives of young people — and they are connected with a like minded adults who share both a passion for the game as well as education.

 

Teaching Mentors Commitment

What: Teach baseball themed lessons in a small group of 3^rd or 4^th graders in a core academic subject: Math/Science or English Language Arts.

When: One night a week from 5:30-7:30pm, on Monday or Tuesday, + 1 hour of lesson preparation per week. 

 

Qualifications:

Mentors do not need to have any prior teaching experience to be a mentor and the baseball themed curriculum is pre-developed and highly-structured. All we ask of you is your time and your energy. You will be a role model to your scholars, and you will play an important part in their lives as you develop relationships with them.

 

Requirements:

·         Ability to make an academic year long commitment, late September to May.

·         Ability to lead engaging activities and lessons.

·         Complete an interview, background check process, and TB Test.

·         Flexibility and willingness to learn and attend all required trainings.

 

The following qualities are preferred but not required:

·         Experience working with youth.

·         Experience with curriculum and instruction.

·         A working knowledge of the rules of baseball/softball.

 

Please complete an online application HERE!  Once submitted, we will then set up a time for a short phone interview to discuss the mentor program in more detail.

 

Please spread the word, and contact me for inquiries.

 

Matt B. Thornton
Director of Volunteer Management

202.375.7733    cell: 617-780-2187
www.higherachievement.org
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