Classroom Assistant in Adult Digital Literacy/ESL Class

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Are you looking for an exciting and satisfying volunteer opportunity? Would you like to help senior citizens learn valuable Digital Literacy and English skills? Then look no further! Come and volunteer with the Lyndale Education Program!

The Lyndale Education program serves adult students in the Lyndale and surrounding neighborhoods. The purpose of the program is to provide high-quality Digital Literacy and English language instruction and to help students become more connected to the community.

The Digital Literacy/ESL Classroom Assistant’s main role is to assist the Lead Teacher in leading groups of adult learners. Classroom Assistants also vitally contribute to the creation of a respectful, engaging, and supportive learning environment for adult students who are motivated to improve their proficiency in Digital Literacy and English in order to better navigate their communities.

This volunteer opportunity is ideal for individuals who are passionate about accessible community education and are interested in expanding their capacity for communicating with and learning from community members of diverse cultural backgrounds. Our professional Digital Literacy Teacher plans the lessons and organizes the classroom, while Classroom Assistants gain valuable teaching and tutoring experience with continued mentorship by trained Adult Basic Education professionals.

WE HAVE AN URGENT VOLUNTEER NEED FOR THE FOLLOWING CLASSES:

Afternoon Digital Literacy
Charles Horn Towers residences
3121 Pillsbury Ave. S. Mpls, 55408

Monday - Thursday: 1:45 - 4:15 pm (actual class time is 2:00 - 4:00)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a small group leader, or classroom assistant, in adult Digital Literacy classes with learners of various levels of English proficiency
• Tutor adult DL students one-on-one or in small groups (2 - 4 students)
• Communicate observations of student learning with Lead DL Teacher after class
• Assist with setting up and/or taking down the classroom space
• Know, understand, and follow ALL emergency procedures and safety guidelines associated with the building

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Dependable, prompt, and able to work respectfully with others
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience with teaching or tutoring preferred but not required
• Must have completed or be willing to complete the 12-hour Foundations of Adult Education tutoring through Literacy MN
• Ability to make a weekly commitment preferred
• Volunteer application and orientation
• Signed Code of Conduct

To inquire about or apply for this volunteer opportunity, contact Emma Beahler, Lyndale Neighborhood Association's Education Coordinator, at emma@lyndale.org.