Help adult refugees learn English

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Position Overview

The REP Classroom Tutor will work under the direct supervision of an Adult Basic Education REP instructor. During class time may work one-to-one or in small groups with students on basic language skills, including word definitions, grammar, pronunciation, intonation, English descriptions of real-life scenarios, idioms and formation of complete sentences.

Most REP learners are recently placed in Tucson. The goal of REP classes is to help adults reach a level of fluency that allows for employability. English level varies widely from pre-literacy to intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Help facilitate classroom activities
• Circulate and observe and check for comprehension in students
• Answer questions as needed and appropriate
• Assist students with classroom work
• Guide and orient students to develop their own critical thinking skills, and arrive at the answer on their own

Qualifications

• 18 or older
• Excellent communication skills and advanced English language skills
• Willing to work with diverse students of mixed abilities, learner levels, backgrounds and cultures
• High degree of initiative and creativity