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18 people are interested
"Literacy is one of the greatest gifts a person could receive." Volunteer today!!!
ORGANIZATION: Community Learning Center
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18 people are interested
Give the gift of literacy this holiday season! CLC is looking for Volunteer Tutors to work with learners who are preparing for their high school equivalency tests, and need help to master subject area skills (reading, writing, math, social studies, science).
If you are comfortable working with a diverse population, and you have a desire to tutor, we invite you to become a CLC tutor today!
Tutoring hours are 9 am to 4 pm, Mondays through Thursdays.
Tutors must have a four year degree from an accredited school.
For GED(r) level tutors, content knowledge in one or more areas is desired. The test is four parts; Math, Reasoning through Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.
Experience not necessary, CLC will train and supervise tutors.
To apply, please send your resume and a brief statement about why you are interested in tutoring to volunteer@communitylearningcenter.org.
Community Learning Center is a nonprofit provider of free literacy instruction, GED(r) preparation, and career transition support for adults in Philadelphia. CLC’s mission is to help adults develop literacy, math, and life skills using a supportive and holistic approach, so that they can realize their fullest potential at home, in the workplace, and in the community. The ultimate goal is for adult learners to achieve self-sufficiency.
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About Community Learning Center
Location:
2701 N BROAD STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132, US
Mission Statement
Community Learning Center's mission is to help adults develop literacy, math, and life skills using a supportive and holistic approach so that they can realize their fullest potential at home, in the workplace, and in the community. Our core values are:
· Access to Education: CLC values access to education for all students and their families. We seek to promote individual growth and community change through lifelong learning;
· Mutual Responsibility: CLC fosters a shared commitment to learning with an expectation of excellence for both teachers and students;
· Respect: CLC respects the life experience that our learners bring to the classroom. We provide a nurturing place for learning and sharing, with curriculum that is sensitive to our students’ needs; and
· Holistic Approach to Teaching and Learning: CLC meets the needs of its learners using student-centered teaching techniques, with an emphasis on individual attention. Our holistic approach honors teachers as learners and learners as teachers.
Description
Since 1987, Community Learning Center (CLC) has been providing free literacy education to vulnerable adults in Philadelphia. Starting with just 67 students, CLC now teaches over 900 students a year in basic literacy, GED preparation, and English and a Second Language classes. We currently have locations in multiple neighborhoods around Philadelphia.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
229 N. 63rd StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19139
DATE POSTED
January 10, 2017
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Adult Education
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 2.5 hours of tutoring per week
- Must possess or be pursuing a 4 year degree from an accredited institution