| SCHOOL PROGRAMS DOCENT |
| Job Description: |
School programs docents work directly with students, leading them through a range of hands-on, object-based activities. Our programs target 4th-grade Virginia Studies Standards of Learning (SOLs). A majority of the students who visit are 4th-graders; however, we do get 1st-graders as well as high school students, and we can adapt our programs to meet each group's specific needs.
Programs are offered September-November and February-June. Most classes visit during the spring. Tours are scheduled Monday-Friday and usually last from about 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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| Time Commitment: |
Time commitments depend upon the number and scheduling of classes, but docents can expect between six to nine hours a month during busy periods, such as April and May, plus training sessions in the early spring. |
| Desired Qualifications: |
- Enjoyment of working with children of all ages/abilities
- Enjoyment of working with hands-on activities
- A desire to teach history to young visitors
- Patience and a sense of humor
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