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21 people are interested
ESL Class Instructor
ORGANIZATION: Literacy Council of Frederick County
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21 people are interested
The Literacy Council of Frederick County is looking for volunteers with teaching experience and/or experience working with English Language Learners. (Teaching experience can be as a volunteer or paid instructor. ) Volunteers will lead ESL classes in Frederick County to serve adult English Language Learners in our community. Currently, our classes are running virtually via Zoom. We do plan to offer in-person classes throughout the county in the near future. Based on your availability, weekly classes can be scheduled during the day, evenings, or weekends for approximately 60-90 minutes per class. We ask for a minimum commitment of eight weeks; however, this can be a longer assignment for volunteers who wish to serve for an extended period. Instructors will use the Ventures curriculum series in an engaging, student-paced environment. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and live or work in Frederick County Maryland. Please register for an upcoming Volunteer Information session at Volunteer Inquiry & Registration Form - Literacy Council Frederick County (frederickliteracy.org).
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About Literacy Council of Frederick County
Location:
110 E.Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701, US
Mission Statement
Mission: The Literacy Council provides Frederick County adults with pathways to essential literacy skills. Vision: Literacy lifts lives. We believe in: Sustaining our organization through responsible financial stewardship, sound management, and community engagement. Teaching a parent in order to educate a family. Educating our students in a learner-centered format with compassion, confidentiality, and respect. Producing a safer, healthier, economically stronger, and more vibrant community through adult literacy. Sustaining, empowering, and energizing a passionate, strong, dedicated volunteer base.
Description
We have been serving Frederick County for over 60 years, providing one-to-one or small group tutoring to adult learners in Frederick County. We serve native English speakers who have low reading and writing levels and English language learning adults. We also provide community classes, parent literacy classes, and workplace classes. We currently have 70+ students on our waitlist for a tutor (2024). Check out our website for more information: www.frederickliteracy.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
110 E.Patrick StreetFrederick, MD 21701
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Literacy / Reading
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Approx. 60 minutes/ week for eight (or more) weeks.
- Submit Volunteer Application and follow-up Training/Orientation