Adult English as a Second Language Teacher (ESL)

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English for Successful Living (ESL) Volunteer Teacher

LaAmistad Mission

To support Latino students and their families by providing a comprehensive support system through tutoring, mentoring, and resources that promotes academic, physical, and personal growth.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the ESL Director, responsibilities include:

• · Be properly prepared for every lesson.
• · Commit to a 10 week semester, one night a week.
• · Plan and execute a lesson plan based on ESL curriculum.
• · Note student attendance for each class.
• · Communicate weekly with the other teacher if co-teaching.

Qualifications

All prospective volunteers must submit an online application form and successfully complete a background check screening. In addition, all volunteers must:

• Be 18 years or older.
• Be a native or fluent English speaker.
• Be willing to attend training sessions.
• Have regular access to email.
• Have a desire to work with adults from different cultural, educational and economic backgrounds.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work with adult students of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, and skills. Possess good interpersonal and organizational skills. Possess characteristics of responsibility, desire to help others, discretion, and flexibility. Ability to work independently applying critical thinking skills and problem solving to various situations.

Benefits of participating as an ESL Volunteer Teacher

* Satisfaction of helping adult learners succeed.

* Encouragement and recognition for your efforts.

* Approved Hours for TEFL/CELTA courses.

* Be a part of LaAmistad’s success and growth, we love our volunteers!

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity or would like additional information, please contact Viviana Rodriguez, Volunteer Coordinator at Vrodriguez@laamistad.com.