English as a Second Language: Online and In-Person Classroom Aides

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This classroom aide will assist a teacher in a virtual or in-person classroom by helping a student or small group study for the Citizenship exam and build basic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. With guidance from the instructor, they will provide support to students to help them gain skills and confidence in their civics knowledge and literacy. Volunteers may also be asked to assist with group work and speaking tasks, as well as running breakout rooms or offering additional assistance to learners.

Days/Times: Classes meet two days per week for two hours each time (Tuesdays and Thursdays).

Location: Classes meet online via Zoom or in-person at our Downtown location.

*Please add a note for which class you would like to assist with when you apply.

Current openings:

In-Person at Literacy Pittsburgh's Downtown Center and/or on Zoom:

Citizenship Class, Tuesday and Thursday 1-3pm starting in January
Beginning and intermediate student(s) need help with small group conversation, writing support, and 1-1 literacy instruction

Time Commitment: 4 hours per week for at least three months.

We can only accept US-based applicants for volunteer classroom aide positions. Training required and provided. We ask for a three month commitment after training. At this time, we cannot accept short-term classroom aides.