Citizenship Class Teacher for English Language Learners
ORGANIZATION: International Institute of Minnesota
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Position Description: The Citizenship Class prepares mid-level English learnersfor the citizenship test, including Understanding the process of becoming a citizen; Learning United States history and government; and Interview preparation and practice. As the Volunteer Teacher, you will:
- Teach the class independently using IIMN developed curriculum.
- Teach between 2-15 students each session, depending on student needs.
- Track student attendance.
- Communicate regularly with IIM staff regarding needs, class, and progress.
Qualifications sought:
- · Experience teaching or tutoring adult English language learners - students will typically be at English B or C level - have some knowledge of English, but still learning.
- · Good communication skills, including ability to communicate with English learners of varying levels
- · Confident working independently and teaching a class using IIMN materials.
- · Enthusiasm, flexibility, and a desire to listen, talk, and learn with New Americans
- · Comfortable connecting with IIMN staff with questions and concerns
- · Knowledge of US history/government is not required. Volunteers will be using the IIMN/Citizenship test curriculum. All information is provided.
1 Shift
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11:30 AM to 12:30 PM CST
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FULL
Mondays or Wednesdays (exact day dependent on your schedule)
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About International Institute of Minnesota
Location:
International Institute of Minnesota, 1694 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108, US
Mission Statement
Helping New Americans achieve self-sufficiency and full membership in American life.
Description
We deliver services and resources to assist New Americans in the transition to a new life leading to economic self-sufficiency. Working together, New Americans, volunteers, and staff create not only a new home, but also a new future for those who have been displaced. From language learning and job training to citizenship classes and the celebration of cultural traditions, the Institute offers New Americans a pathway for a strong start to a new life in our community - something we all benefit from.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
International Institute of Minnesota1694 Como AvenueSt. Paul, MN 55108
DATE POSTED
July 10, 2024
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
- Cross-cultural Communication
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Mondays or Wednesdays 11:30am to 12:30pm, 3 month min. commitment
- Minnesota Literacy Council Foundation of Adult Education Tutoring Training