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English Tutoring Program (ETP) Manager
ORGANIZATION: International House
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2 people are interested
Job Description: English Tutoring Program (ETP) Manager
Program: Education
Context: The English Tutoring Program (ETP) is one of the most integral pieces of our Adult ESL services. It requires a detail-oriented, flexible, and creative Coordinator to implement and organize effectively. The program serves between 80-100 adult ELLs (English Language Learners) per month by matching volunteer ESL tutors with students who either need additional support outside of the ESL classes they attend at International House or have a desire to better their English, in general. Tutoring sessions take place in 2 different time slots on Thursdays: 10 am-12:00 pm and 6-8 pm. The ETP Manager oversees the ETP program, two coordinators, and approximately 50 tutors.
Skills: Proficiency in a language in addition to English is extremely helpful but not required. We’re looking for someone who has experience teaching and tutoring. The ideal candidate will be culturally sensitive. She/he should be able to think on her or his feet and demonstrate:
- Dependable
- Ability to work independently
- Willingness to go above and beyond
- Creative
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong verbal communication skills
Responsibilities:The duties of the ETP Manager include, but are not limited to:
- Lead and update 3 orientation trainings per year
- Create and lead 3 professional development sessions per year
- Create new lesson plans, manipulatives, review books and other resources for tutor/student use
- Collect money during the first two sessions of every cycle and give to the Director of Education
- Sub in for ETP Coordinators in their absence
- Create initial tutor/student pairing; update ETP binder
- Place reminder calls to ETP students one week prior to the start of every cycle
- Place reminder calls to ETP tutors on week prior to the start of every cycle
- Monitor student attendance
- Communicate any issues with coordinators and the Director of Education
Time Commitment:
- Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- 10 hrs/wk
How to apply: Please submit the following documents to Samantha Williams, AmeriCorps ACCESS Volunteer Coordinator, swilliams@ihclt.org. In the subject line, please indicate ETP Coordinator.
- Resume
- Volunteer Application ( can be found at http://www.ihclt.org/volunteer.php#ETP_Manager)
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About International House
Location:
1817 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205, US
Mission Statement
Mission: International House promotes international understanding by serving as a center for diversity, advocating for people of diverse national backgrounds and facilitating professional and cultural exchange programs.
Description
To accomplish its mission, the role International House plays in the community is threefold:
Center for International Diversity
International House is a meeting place where Internationals and Americans can establish and strengthen relationships, and promote cultural awareness by connecting with people who share an interest in language, culture, or ethnicity.
Immigrant Advocacy Program
International House provides legal representation and other resources to guide over 600 low-income internationals through the complexities of U.S. immigration law.
Citizen Diplomacy Programs
International House plays an important role in America's citizen diplomacy efforts by partnering with the U.S. Department of State and United States Agency for International Development to implement two U.S.Government sponsored programs: the International Visitor Leadership Program and Community Connections Program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1817 Central Avenue, Suite 215Charlotte, NC 28205
DATE POSTED
November 2, 2016
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- General Education
- Professional Development
- Program Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 10 or more ours per week
- Start ASAP