Volunteer Teaching Assistant - ESOL Evening Class

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Description:

The Irish International Immigrant Center seeks a highly motivated and organized person who can assist in our English for Speakers of Other Languages courses. The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for assisting our teachers in supporting the students in the class, who will be immigrants and non-native English speakers.

Qualifications:

• A commitment to the overall mission and values of IIIC

• Ability to be patient with students who have accents and/or do not speak English fluently

• Ability to work well with the instructor to provide any support he/she needs

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary

• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and work independently

• An ability and enthusiasm to pass on knowledge of computers to others

Reports to: Director of Education Services

Status: Volunteer

More details:

• Monday or Wednesday evening from 5:45PM to 8:45PM (Can do one or both classes)

• Dates:

  • Fall: September 12-January 26 (Break from 12/19-12/31)

  • Spring : February 6-June 12 (Break from 4/17-4/21)

• Some teaching experience preferred but not necessary

The IIIC strives to create a diverse workforce that reflects our constituency.

About The Irish International Immigrant Center:

The Irish International Immigrant Center has supported Irish immigrants since 1989 and has grown into a multiservice center for people from 120 countries helping them find their place in our shared society. Promoting civic engagement and facilitating cultural integration, we work in the US and also in Ireland. Advocating for social change, our vision is one of an integrated society in which all people are treated with respect, dignity and enjoy equal opportunities and protections.

The IIIC works independently, and in partnership with other organizations to maximize our services for our guests, advocate for the rights of immigrants and change legislation. We run a number of cross-community, cross-border programs through our partners in Northern Ireland for young unemployed adults. The IIIC is recognized for its work in promoting civic engagement and bridging cultural and other divides.

How to Apply:

Please complete the volunteer questionnaire at: www.iiicenter.org/volunteer-questionnaire and email your resume to volunteering@iiicenter.org .

Please email straight away if interested as we are interviewing volunteers now.

For more information on the Irish International Immigrant Center, please see www.iiicenter.org .