CPS Volunteer ESL Instructor for Adults (virtual)

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Job Brief:

Erie Neighborhood is approaching its eighteenth year working with Chicago Public Schools to provide Non- English speaking adults with ESL courses, and are looking for volunteers who are dedicated and interested in teaching. This opportunity is 100% virtual.

The goal is to provide participants with not only the skills and tools necessary to learn English, but the ability to speak, read, and write in English in order to better navigate their experiences.

The ideal candidate does not need to have prior teaching experience or a certificate in education but must be passionate and committed to teaching ESL courses. Additionally, there are no language requirements. A free training session and curriculum for the ESL course will be provided before and during the start of the academic quarter.

Responsibilities:

• Issue pre-tests, provided by Erie House, to the participants prior to teaching the curriculum.

• Maintain an attendance and hour log that details who was in attendance and how many hours each class session was.

• Issue a post-test, provided by Erie House, to the participants once they have completed 50 hours of class time.

Requirements:

• Attend the free ESL training, which explains how to use both the pre and post test as well as provide tips on how to create a meaningful experience for the participants(TBD)

• Commit to teaching at least once a week during one of the following quarters:

• September-Mid-December

• January - March

• April-Mid-June

• Commit to teaching during one of the following set of hours:

• 8am-10am

• 9am-11am

• 9am-12am

• Must be 20 years of age or older