Academic Tutor
ORGANIZATION: Education For The Children
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We are always looking for academic tutors to work with our students who are falling behing and also those who are ahead and bored with the material. One area for tutoring is English. English is a critical skill for our students to possess in order to have access to better quality paid employment as young adults. Providing assistance to our scholarship students with learning English can have a real impáct in their life and their ability to break out of the cycle of poverty. As an English tutor you’d be providing our students with the attention they need to improve their grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and general comfort with the English language. You would generally be working with small groups of students. We also look for tutors for math and literacy which are two other areas where students are falling behind!
Requirements: Previous experience of working as an ESL tutor if working with English. Self-motivated and organised. Good communication skills. Ability to work independently, but also function well as part of a team. Exhibit patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment.
Level of Spanish : Intermediate
Benefits:
Continued support from the Volunteer Coordinator throughout the duration of the position
Assistance in organizing a homestay and transportation from the airport
The opportunity to work in an international, multi-cultural environment
The opportunity to collaborate in the development of an organization working for the benefit of Guatemalan children
Letters of Recommendation
Time Duration: Minimum commitment of 4 weeks
Hours: Part time-Full time (Flexible hours)
Volunteer Fee : All international volunteers are asked for a one-time donation of $75 to cover the administrative costs of running the volunteer program.
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About Education For The Children
Location:
1630 N MAIN ST #126, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596, US
Mission Statement
EFTC's mission is to break the cycle of poverty through education and empowerment. We work in partnership with disadvantaged families, children and young adults in Guatemala to ensure they develop the tools they need to break free from the cycle of poverty.
Description
EFTC´s program, the School of Hope, serves over 650 students from kindergarten through university. Our students come from areas where extreme poverty, gang crime, domestic violence and alcoholism are everyday realities. In addition to education, we have a social services program which covers access to clean water, nutrition, health care, hygiene and psychological support. Many of our students are the first in their families to receive and education and their achievements provide new hope for generations to come.
When our school first opened in 2005, we had 80 students. Now, the school is made up of 675 students. Within our building, we have 469 students in "primaria" and "básico," ages 5-17. Our school has a fully bilingual program from reception to 2nd grade, and English classes for the rest of the school. We also have a full scholarship program with 206 students.
A key component of our school is the hard work of our volunteers. Volunteers play such an important role in supporting our incredible students and staff. They provide the time, the skills, and the experiences we don´t always have access to as an NGO. Your role as a volunteer will vary depending on your interests, length of stay, and language level. We are always looking for volunteers with unique skill sets. If you do not see a role that fits your qualifications or expectations, contact us to discuss other possibilities!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1a. Avenida #25A, Colonia La Asunci�n Zona 3Jocotenango, Guatemala
DATE POSTED
May 25, 2018
SKILLS
- Mathematics
- Child Care
- Literacy / Reading
- Bilingual
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 4 week minimum