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16 people are interested
Are you passionate about education? Help native Spanish speakers earn their GED!
ORGANIZATION: Waukegan Public Library
Please visit the new page to apply.
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16 people are interested
Purpose:
- To help an adult 17 years or older improve basic skills in reading, writing or math through a small group setting (instruction in Spanish).
- Assist the instructor in a classroom setting to help adults obtain basic skills in reading, writing and math (instruction in Spanish).
Hours:
- Vary, approximately 2 hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the evening (5:30 pm - 7:30 pm) or 3 hours Saturday afternoons (1:30 pm - 4:30 pm).
Responsibilities:
- Create an environment where students will have a positive learning experience and develop a positive self-concept.
- Assist in lesson preparation for group sessions
- Maintain consistent attendance of group
- Attend in-service training
- Volunteer hours will be tracked by instructor to help provide statistical data
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent with good basic reading and writing skills; fluency in English and Spanish REQUIRED. Dependable, flexible, friendly, patient, optimistic, interested in others, sensitive to cultural differences, respectful of adult learners, successful participation in tutor training, ability to tutor and a successful, positive attitude towards tutoring. Tutors must have a background check.
Report to:
GED Classroom Instructor (primary), Adult Learning Coordintor (secondary)
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About Waukegan Public Library
Location:
128 N. County St., 800 N. Baldwin Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, US
Mission Statement
Waukegan Public Library Providing the path to empower and support learning and discovery. Areas of Impact: Kindergarten Readiness Grade Level Reading College and Career Readiness Adult Learning
Description
The Waukegan Public Library is a community center for learning, enrichment and enjoyment. In addition to our vast collection, engaging reference staff, world class Early Learning Center and flexible spaces, we offer outcomes based adult literacy education services that help adults to improve their basic functional literacy skills. .
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Waukegan Public Library128 N County St.Waukegan, IL 60085
DATE POSTED
November 7, 2018
SKILLS
- Spanish
- Adult Education
- Mathematics
- Math / Science Instruction
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- 3-4 hours/week
- Proficient in Spanish and English