Be an ESL tutor in South Minneapolis!

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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.

Duties:

• Work under the direction and support of a staff teacher to support a group of adult English learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Work independently with small groups of learners (up to 9 students) on activities and curriculum provided by the teacher.
• Collaborate with the learners, teachers and other volunteers to create a learning community to meet the needs and goals of learners.
• Comfortable working semi-independently with groups of up to 9 students, with support and direction from a staff teacher.
• Teaching experience helpful but not required.
• Commit to at least one 2+ hour shift a week for at least 3 months.
• Within 6 months of placement, volunteers must complete a 12-hour LitMN-sponsored, and State of MN compliant Foundations Training to be fully prepared to teach.

For more information or to get started , please email meichinger@literacymn.org .