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4 people are interested
Be an ESL Classroom Assistant in St. Paul!
ORGANIZATION: Literacy Minnesota
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4 people are interested
Join us!
- No experience or diploma needed - we’ll provide all necessary training.
- English speakers of all levels are welcome and encouraged to volunteer.
- Must be 18 years old to volunteer.
- Ability to commit to 2-3 hours per week for at least 3 months required.
- We strongly encourage volunteers who are people of color, indigenous, immigrants and refugees, LGBTQIA2S+ and people with disabilities.
Volunteer ESL Classroom Assistant
Are you a looking for a way to connect in your community? Do you want to work with adult immigrants and refugees who are improving their ability to speak, listen, read, and write English? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for you! Literacy Minnesota is looking for volunteers interested in partnering with our Open Door Learning Centers and working with a Lead Teacher as a Classroom Assistant.
Duties:
- Volunteers are paired with a teacher who follows a curriculum and leads the class.
- Provide individualized attention to students during class time and help with large and small group activities.
- Prepare for classes ahead of time by reviewing materials provided by the teacher, making copies of materials, and organizing the classroom.
- Work cooperatively with coordinators and other volunteers to meet the needs of the learners.
- Listen actively and encourage learner participation.
- Within 6 months of placement, volunteers must complete a 4-hour LitMN-sponsored, and State of MN compliant Foundations Training to be fully prepared to assist.
For more information or to get started, please email meichinger@literacymn.org.
2 Shifts
- morning / 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- afternoon / 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About Literacy Minnesota
Location:
700 Raymond Ave, Suite 180, St. Paul, MN 55114, US
Mission Statement
Literacy Minnesota is the only statewide, nonprofit, volunteer literacy organization in Minnesota. As a leader and advocate for literacy, Literacy Minnesota provides a variety of cost-effective literacy-based services designed to help achieve the personal, educational and economic goals of Minnesotans.
Description
Founded in 1972, Literacy Minnesota is Minnesota's only non-profit, volunteer-based, education provider that operates statewide. Through a network of over 100 community and school-based programs, we provide free classes for individuals lacking the most basic reading, writing and English-speaking skills. We serve both native-born Americans and refugees and immigrants.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1115 Greenbrier StreetArlington Hills Lutheran ChurchSaint Paul, MN 55106
DATE POSTED
September 6, 2022
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least 2 hours per week
- Commitment for at least 3 months