Educator Responsibilities
- Request the desired program through your local JA office by returning the class registration form.
- Provide your local JA office with a class count, class schedule, and school bell schedule.
- Call your volunteer as soon as you receive the JA confirmation letter.
- Exchange home phone numbers and email addresses with your volunteer so that you can communicate after the school/work day.
- Schedule a time for the volunteer to make a short observation visit to your classroom.
- Plan the days and times of your lessons with the volunteer at the observation visit or over the phone before the first lesson.
- Provide a class roster for your volunteer so that he or she can fill out nametags and certificates.
- Always remain in the classroom when your volunteer is presenting the JA material.
- Help with activities and maintaining discipline.
- Notify your volunteer when you will be absent.
- Work with your volunteer to create an excellent program for the benefit of your students!
- Provide feedback to your volunteer and the JA staff.
- Provide recognition for your classroom volunteer.
- Call the Junior Achievement office at (561) 242-9468 if you cannot reach your volunteer.