ESL Class Volunteer

About the role

The ESL Class Volunteer will serve refugees and members of the local immigrant community by providing guidance and education through English as a second language classes. Volunteers will work closely with the IRC-LA Adult Education Program Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly ESL classes, including English language instruction and facilitation.
• Availability Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am-12pm PST.
• Availability Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-12pm PST.
• Availability Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm PST.
• Availability Fridays from 10am-12pm PST.
• Knowledge of how to use the video calling platform Zoom, and comfortability with teaching online.
• Use the provided curriculum, PowerPoint presentations, flashcards, and other materials to teach your class.
• Cook with IRC-LA staff.
• Respond to student’s needs within the scope of the class.
• Work closely with the Adult Education Team to provide sufficient support to your students.

Requirements

• Knowledge and comfortability teaching online via Zoom.
• Knowledge of using the Remind platform.
• Availability on weekdays listed for the class.
• Ability to adapt to different learning skills and environments, has a passion for education.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Able to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Engaged in learning about the broader IRC mission, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.
• Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.

Skills

• Knowledge of Spanish and/or Armenian preferred but not required.
• BA in English/MA in TESOL preferred.

Pay

This is an unpaid opportunity.

Schedule

Volunteers will work weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am-12pm PST, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-12pm PST, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm PST, and Fridays from 10am-12pm PST.