ESL Classroom Aide
International Rescue Committee (IRC) of Turlock/Modesto
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Under the supervision of the Vocational English as a Second Language Instructor, classroom aides will teach English classes to newly arrived refugees. This position is ideal for someone studying with a TESOL certificate or who is currently studying ESL.
Under the supervision of the Vocational English as a Second Language instructor, classroom aides will assist with individual instruction in English classes to newly arrived refugees.
Location:
IRC Modesto office (1209 Woodrow Ave., Ste. C4, Modesto, CA 95350) and/or IRC Turlock office (2925 Niagra St., Suite 6, Turlock, CA 95382)
Time Commitment:
Minimum 6 hrs/week for at least four months. Longer volunteer commitments encouraged.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with group sessions and one-on-one sessions with ESL training materials
- Help students with vocabulary and pronunciation
- Make copies of instructional materials when needed
Skills/Qualifications:English fluency is required. Ideal candidates will have tutoring experience or experience in education; students who are pursuing a certificate in TESOL are particularly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply: Fill out an application online. If you're a good fit for this opportunity, someone will be in touch with you.
About International Rescue Committee (IRC) of Turlock/Modesto
Location:
1209 Woodrow Ave., Suite C4, Modesto, CA 95350, US
Mission Statement
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.
Description
At work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC's local offices in Turlock and Modesto operate several highly effective programs to meet a wide variety of refugee newcomers' needs. Our offices ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and we work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency through English language classes, job readiness training and civics services. This year, the IRC in Turlock will resettle refugees from Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and Syria among other countries.