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ESOL Teacher Assistant (~ 2 to 4 hours per week)

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ORGANIZATION: A FAITH THAT DOES JUSTICE, INC.

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A Faith That Does Justice

Who are we seeking

A Faith That Does Justice is seeking volunteer Teacher Assistants who are committed to helping speakers of other languages learn English. They will teach students to communicate in English with those they encounter in daily living and to use their acquired language to improve their employment opportunities.

Why teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)? 

Use teaching to serve social justice and build your own teaching skills. Help adult learners in vulnerable populations develop the language skills needed to obtain employment and to live successfully in this country. Through its interfaith mission to foster meaningful relationships and build solidarity with immigrants, the ESOL program of A Faith That Does Justice creates an expanded community network for teachers as well as students. 

Course Description 

  • 15 weeks long, two days of 2-hour sessions per week 
  • Class sessions occur on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm ET to 8:30pm ET or Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30am ET to 11:30am ET
  • Classes are virtual using Zoom
  • Approximately 10 students grouped by proficiency levels (Beginner & Intermediate) 
  • Students are adults
  • Teachers are supported by ESOL Student Relationship Managers (mentors)

Teacher Assistant Commitment and Expectations 

  • Provide class session assistance to the ESOL Teacher one or two days per week for the entire 15-week cycle
  • Be present and prepared for all sessions
  • Be able to effectively host a Zoom meeting and to use Zoom controls such as chat, screen sharing, break out rooms, etc.

Is this right for me? 

Teacher Assistants should speak English as a native but do not need to be bilingual as classes are taught in English. Prior teaching experience is a plus. We seek Teacher Assistants who are patient, engaging and dedicated to the mission of empowerment through education. Training is available to refresh or teach some technical skills.

AFTDJ is an interfaith program; members of all faiths and beliefs are welcome as both students and teachers and teacher assistants. 

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About A FAITH THAT DOES JUSTICE, INC.

Location:

PO Box 990152, BOSTON, MA 02199, US

Mission Statement

A Faith That Does Justice is an interfaith organization that challenges people to experience God by living their faith intentionally in service to others. We do this by showing how unjust societal structures marginalize people and by acting to help those in need. Our vision is people intentionally living their faith in action. Our programs fall under our two key strategic areas of focus: · Acting to help those in need with a particular emphasis on immigrant populations. · Showing how unjust systems marginalize people and encouraging our followers to put their faiths into action to address injustice.

Description

Our Programs Include:

Fireside Chats: We explore issues of current social justice interest.

The Weekly Word: A weekly email that gives voice to different faith leaders across the country who discuss social justice issues from a faith perspective that reaches more than 4,000 people.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program: We provide free virtual and in-person instruction for English language learners in greater Boston in collaboration with Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), which has established the standard in Boston for these learning experiences. From 2018 through the end of 2023, we enrolled more than 600 students in the program.

Grab & Go meal program: A food preparation and distribution program for people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in downtown Boston.

Spanish Mass: A gathering for the Spanish-speaking community for mass and dinner for immigrants who do not speak English.

Newsletter: Includes a weekly spiritual reflection by qualified theologians as well as social justice and event news circulated weekly by email to more than 4,000 followers.

Continual learning opportunities: Virtual connection to our subscribers, including increased use of "live" and pre-recorded videos on social media. 

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Education & Literacy
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Mentoring
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
  • Adult Education
  • English

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 22
  • Provide class session assistance to the ESOL Teacher one or two days per week (~ 2 to 4 hours per week) for the entire 15-week cycle
  • Many thanks for your interest in volunteering with a Faith That Does Justice. So we can know you better, please submit your resume and a brief statement to help us understand how your skills and experience will help you fill the role.

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