Literacy Fundaments for Spanish Speakers Instructor

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Empower Spanish-speaking adults to read and write in their native language.

How You Will Make a Difference

Teaching basic print skills and literacy fundamentals will empower learners to navigate their daily lives using their new reading and writing skills.

Volunteers are needed to:

• Assist learners in understanding letters, numbers, and basic reading and writing concepts in Spanish
• Introduce foundational literacy concepts such as phonetics, vocabulary, and sentence structure in Spanish
• Share information about library services, programs, and use of resources

Benefits

• Empower learners to navigate daily tasks that require basic literacy skills, such as reading signs, filling out forms, and understanding instructions.
• Connect with your community and provide a desired service
• Share or gain experience with program management skills
• Develop mentoring skills
• Learn ways to coach, promote learning, and refine teaching skills 

Commitment/Schedule

Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one hour-long class session plus preparation time per week for a minimum of six months.

Volunteer sessions will be arranged based on your availability and the learners’ needs.

A fingerprint background check, at no cost to you, is required.

Volunteers will receive training and support to ensure they are well-prepared for their role.

Prospective volunteers should:

• Be fluent in Spanish
• Have experience in working with non-English-speaking adults
• Have knowledge and experience in the field of reading instruction and/or language learning
• Have strong oral communication skills
• Be dependable, patient, and flexible

Language Skills

• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are required