ESL Instructor - JASA Williamsburg Senior Center

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Purpose

The ability to understand English is an important skill at any age. It’s never too late to learn! Facilitate a class that allows seniors to practice speaking, reading and writing English.

Responsibilities

• Lead a weekly class in ESL (English as a Second Language)
• Create lessons suitable for people with varying knowledge of English
• Communicate effectively and courteously with JASA seniors and staff

Skills

• Experience teaching ESL
• Experience working with seniors is helpful, but not required
• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Strong communication skills
• Patience
• Knowledge of Spanish is helpful, but not required
• Comfort leading a group of varying levels

Other

• Flexible scheduling is available with a minimum commitment of one day a week during business hours
• Ongoing opportunity
• Maintain professional behavior at all times and adhere to JASA’s volunteer policies

About JASA
Founded in 1968, JASA's mission is to sustain and enrich the lives of the aging in the New York metropolitan area so that they can remain in the community with dignity and autonomy. JASA is one of New York's largest and most trusted agencies serving older adults in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Long Island.