Volunteer ESL Teacher

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CIANA is looking for a volunteer ESL instructor. Our classes are typically composed of 10-20 students whose English proficiency ranges from beginner to intermediate. You must be comfortable managing a diverse group of students and facilitating fun and interactive activities. Since our offices are still closed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, hours are negotiable and a schedule can be discussed upon hire.

Description:

The Center for the Integration & Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) is a social services organization that works to integrate new immigrants from the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and Latin America into the socio-economic and civic life of American society while maintaining pride in their cultural heritage.

Responsibilities:

• Write and deliver English lessons that incorporate reading, writing, speaking, and listening components based on a curriculum
• Facilitate lessons on life skills and practical English in a fun and accessible way
• Collaborate with other ESL teachers on lesson development and execution
• Assist in tracking student needs and progress

Required:

• Consistent availability on weekdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm
• Charismatic, dynamic, and interactive instruction methods
• Motivated to help students achieve their goals
• Competent in and respectful of cultural differences
• Must have access to reliable internet and a WiFi or data enable device

Bonus Points:

• Students enrolled in a CELTA, TESOL, or TEFL program or retired teachers

• Passionate about advancing immigrant rights

• Fluency or bilingualism in another language (especially Arabic, Bengali, and Spanish)

Compensation: Unpaid

Hours: 2-4 per week; flexible

Job Types: Temporary, Internship

Salary: $0.00 /hour