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3 people are interested
ESOL/Citizenship Teachers, Tutors, Class Assistants and Conversation Group volunteers needed asap!
ORGANIZATION: Rian Immigrant Center (formerly the Irish International Immigrant Center)
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3 people are interested
Education Services Volunteer Opportunities
(To apply for any of the roles listed below, please send your resume to volunteering@iiicenter.org. Thank you.)
Overview of Education Services:
Volunteering in Education Services offers a wonderful opportunity for someone interested in immigration and social justice issues to become part of a team of people dedicated to helping immigrants integrate smoothly into their new communities. This is a great opportunity for someone to make a positive difference in the lives of many immigrants and to learn new skills and to gain a deep appreciation for a diverse range of cultures. Education Services provides many services, including ESOL classes, Citizenship Education, and Career Advancement classes. The ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people is key for any role in this department. The IIIC is committed to delivering quality and innovative services in a compassionate, sensitive, and respectful manner.
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
- ESOL/Citizenship Instructor/Tutor (individual or small group)
- ESOL/Citizenship Teachers and Class Assistants
- Conversation Class Facilitator
Both AM and PM classes will be offered, so please reply with your preferred availability.
Days/Times:
Teacher, class assistants, Conversation class assistants:
Tuesday and Thursdays from 6:00-8:30pm
Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:30pm
Tutoring:
Tues and Thurs in the AM: 9:30am - noon (some evening spots available possibly)
Ideal start date: ASAP - some now and some starting in January
MORE INFORMATION:
ESOL/Citizenship Teacher/Tutor Responsibilities:
- Tutor students preparing for the naturalization exam
- Provide instruction in basic ESOL, civics, geography, U.S. History, and interview prep for the N400.
- Basic lesson planning, is coordination with the already in place curriculum
Skills/Qualifications:
- Strong U.S. History, Civics, U.S Geography background
- Experience with N400 questions, preferred
- ESOL teaching experience, preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable teaching multi-level, English learners
- Ability to speak English fluently, required
Please note class assistants do not need all of the above skills and qualification. They must possess a desire to assist immigrants, and have experience in some of the above - they do not need to have ESOL teaching experience.
Conversation Class Facilitator
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Co-facilitate English conversation class on various topics
- Engage each student verbally to strengthen spoken English proficiency
- Create a warm and comfortable environment so all participants feel welcomed
- Co-teach pronunciation, vocabulary development, and sentence structure to English language learners
Skills/Qualifications:
- Experience with English language learners highly desired
- Commitment to upholding the IIIC’s high standard of quality education
- Bilingual preferred, but not required
- Excellent communication skills
More opportunities with Rian Immigrant Center (formerly the Irish International Immigrant Center)
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About Rian Immigrant Center (formerly the Irish International Immigrant Center)
Location:
1 STATE ST, Suite 800, Boston, MA 02109, US
Mission Statement
The Rian Immigrant Center assists immigrants from around the world as they integrate into American society, and with partner organizations, promotes reconciliation in Ireland. We are a vibrant welcome center that provides legal, wellness and education services, advocates for systemic change, and facilitates cross-cultural community building. Our vision is of a society where all people are welcomed and valued and enjoy equal opportunities and protections.
Description
The Rian Immigrant Center assists immigrants from around the world as they integrate into American society, and with partner organizations, promotes reconciliation in Ireland. We are a vibrant welcome center that provides legal, wellness and education services, advocates for systemic change, and facilitates cross-cultural community building. Our vision is of a society where all people are welcomed and valued and enjoy equal opportunities and protections.
The Rian Immigrant Center works independently, and in partnership with other organizations to maximize our services for our clients, advocate for the rights of immigrants and change legislation (Comprehensive Immigration Reform) to enable immigrants to become permanent residents and US citizens. We run a number of cross-community, cross-border programs through our partners in Northern Ireland for young unemployed adults. Rian is recognized for its work in promoting civic engagement and bridging cultural and other divides. Checkout out our website: www.riancenter.org, Facebook Page and on Twitter: rian_center
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
One State StreetSuite 800Boston, MA 02109
DATE POSTED
November 27, 2017
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REQUIREMENTS
- see role description