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ESOL Teaching Assistant, Dorchester
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Tutor students and assist teacher in multi-level vocational English class for immigrants and refugees. Topics include improving English and communication skills to obtain employment, job search and job retention techniques, orientation to the American workplace, financial literacy and life skills. Assist students individually or in small groups to help them complete in-class tasks, including computer work and group activities.
JVS launched this new "English for Advancement" program in Dorchester in September for clients who want to improve their English skills in order to gain employment. In addition to English classes, clients receive career coaching including job search assistance, resume, cover letter writing and interview preparation.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Related experience is welcome, but not necessary--training will be provided.
- Interest in working with people of various linguistic, cultural, religious, ethnic and national backgrounds.
- Empathy for the challenges of learning a new culture and a new language.
Classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00am-12:00pm. Volunteers may choose one or more classes.
Accessible by T (train or bus), or by car--parking is available on site.
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About JVS, Jewish Vocational Service
Location:
75 Federal St. 3rd floor, 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02110, US
Mission Statement
JVS empowers individuals from diverse communities to find employment and build careers, and partners with employers to hire, develop, and retain productive workforces.
Description
Our Impact
For 75 years JVS has been helping people secure financial independence through educational and employment services. Each year, JVS empowers more than 21,000 individuals through more than 36 services that guide clients on a pathway to meaningful employment; some of which include educational testing, skills training, English for Speakers of Other Languages, job search training, career counseling, Adult Basic Literacy and Adult Diploma Program instruction, citizenship education and financial literacy.
For several years, JVS has been recognized as a leading agency in the workforce development field, serving individuals such as professional-level job seekers, entry-level employees, welfare recipients, individuals with disabilities, refugees, immigrants, and career changers, and partnering with employers to help fill vacancies and provide the education their employees need to ascend their career ladders.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lena Park Community Development Corporation150 American Legion HighwayBoston, MA 02124
DATE POSTED
October 21, 2016
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 3 hours per week minimum, 3 month duration minimum