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5 people are interested
Literacy Partner
ORGANIZATION: Union Settlement
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
Objective: Improve the overall English fluency of Union Settlement Adult Education students, with a particular focus on literacy.
Qualifications:
- Patients, compassion, and understanding while working with students with varying English fluency levels.
- Respect for and desire to work within a diverse population.
- Creativity, the ability to approach a problem from multiple angles.
- Professional demeanor and respect for program boundaries.
- Ability to respectfully and supportively give corrections to students.
- Strong English skills required, bi-lingual a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Work with students on a one-on-one or small group basis to cover provided curriculum.
- Read books with students and look up problem words in the dictionary.
- Speak in English with the students, pushing them to use full sentences to respond.
- Always re-phrase student answers in the correct grammar and have them repeat after you.
- Create flashcards with students, play board games, work through exercises provided through the program together.
- Maintain a fun and supportive learning environment.
- Discuss student progress and difficulties with the program director.
- Provide feedback to the program director on the effectiveness of the curriculum and learning materials.
Location: 237 E 104 th St, New York, NY
Commitment: Volunteers serve at least 2 shifts per week
To apply, please send resume to volunteers@unionsettlement.org
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About Union Settlement
Location:
237 E. 104th Street, New York, NY 10029, US
Mission Statement
Union Settlement is an on-the-ground resource for East Harlem residents of all ages, and a passionate advocate for the needs of underserved communities. Since opening our doors in 1895, we have brought education, wellness and community-building programs to our neighborhood, empowering New Yorkers with opportunities to better their lives. By helping our neighbors realize their goals, we build the vitality and success of East Harlem.
Description
Founded more than a century ago, the Settlement has built a strong tradition of responsiveness to community need - developing child health stations early in the century, advocating for equal opportunity in sanitation, public housing and education from its inception. During the Great Depression, the Settlement provided food and employment and hope to many destitute families, preparing them for a better future. The Settlement has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in East Harlem, serving more than 12,000 individuals on a daily basis out of 16 community locations with essential services including child care, mental health, education, care for the elderly, HIV/Aids services, adult education and much more.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
237 E 104th StreetNew York, NY 10029
DATE POSTED
April 29, 2016
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Adult Education
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training