ESOL Class Tutor - Help adult students learn English to get a job!
JVS Boston · Boston, MA · 1 mo ago
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Description
Classes meet Monday-Thursday from 9:30-12:30pm.
Responsibilities
- Help teach in a vocational English and job readiness class for refugees, political asylees, and immigrants enrolled in a job search program.
- Topics include improving English and communication skills to obtain employment, job search and job retention techniques, orientation to the American workplace, financial literacy, and life skills.
- Volunteers will assist the classroom teacher by leading a small group of students while in class; working with individuals or pairs of students, and monitoring whole class activities.
Skills/Qualifications
- Confident and comfortable assisting learners who have limited formal education.
- Commitment to learning techniques for teaching and classroom management.
- Ability to work in dynamic and often changing work environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team with staff and other volunteers/interns.
- Experience teaching or tutoring ESOL (or similar), but not required
Location
JVS Main Location
3rd Floor
Directions
JVS is located just one block from South Station and Downtown Crossing stations, and a 2-block walk from Park Street station.