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English Language Learner teacher, Level 3
ORGANIZATION: 8th & College Connections
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5 people are interested
You will get to know adult students in a small group (6-8 students), all of whom have the basics to express themselves verbally and in writing, but they need opportunities to practice and master more complex grammar. You will have a teacher manual and the support of a community of volunteer teachers, some of whom have been with us for many years. You will collaborate with another volunteer who teaches the same group on Thursdays, so you know what was covered, what was challenging for students, and what has been working well.
Our program has been ongoing for almost 25 years and we have pretty much seen it all but this is the first year we have had to start missing one teacher! We have fabulous substitutes who filled in last week but we really need someone to take this group on for the rest of the school year. We are a solid community of volunteers because the students and our friends keep us coming. You will know you are valued and needed!
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About 8th & College Connections
Location:
1548 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314, US
Mission Statement
Eighth & College Connections, together with our River Bend neighborhood, seeks to create community in our extremely diverse neighborhood by generating, promoting and supporting programs and projects that bring together people of different ethnic racial, religious and language backgrounds, of varying ages, economic backgrounds, sexual orientations and any other differences which divide us. The ELL program, a project of Eighth & College Connections, is a multicultural, multilingual community that welcomes all people who wish to expand their English skills and form friendships across social barriers in order to enrich their lives and help shape a deeper and more welcoming community.
Description
Our primary project is English classes in four levels for immigrant and refugee adults, with a free childcare program to allow parents with children to attend. We emphasize relationship building between volunteers and students. We also have a community garden project and collaborate on a prison van project to enable neighbors to visit relatives and loved ones in distant state prisons.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Education & Literacy,
Immigrants & Refugees
WHEN
Fri Nov 29, 2024 - Thu Feb 27, 2025
05:45 PM - 08:00 PM
WHERE
1548 8th StreetDes Moines, IA 50314
(41.60755 ,-93.628525 )
DATE POSTED
November 29, 2024
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We really prefer someone who can stay with the group through mid-May but if you can only do first semester, it will end on Dec 18. We break till right after New Year's and take a break for Spring break.
- Good command of English, sense of humor, openness to people and new cultural adventures
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- No Donation
- Our program provides free child care during classes and we love groups to come do things with the kids. When they bring snacks or craft activities it's really great.