English as a Second Language (Adult)
LOCATION
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Fingerprint/background clearance is required.Level one fingerprint clearance card
Fingerpring cost provided by the agency
Processing may take up to 2 months
Student may start some type of service under supervision while background clearance is being processed
Training (2 hours) will be provided
SCHEDULE OPTIONS
Semester availability
FallSpring
Service hours
MorningEvening
Available days/hours
Monday - Thursday 9-11:30
Monday - Thursday 6-8:00 p.m.
REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS
Potential ESL teachers should have a working knowledge of English grammar, syntax and pronunciation. It is also beneficial to our studnets if teachers have experience planning classroom activities and are comfortable with public speaking as they will be standing in front of 15-25 students presenting class materials.
- Minimum commitment of 12 weeks / 4 hours a week
- Fingerprint clearance card required
- Spanish highly suggested but not required
- Must be 18 years or older
- Comfortable in a teaching setting
- Good time management
- Punctual
- Ability to work independently
CATEGORIES
AdultsEducation
English as a Second Language
Refugees
COMMUNITY PARTNER
Valle del Sol
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
Duties
Our Community Resource Centers are in partnership with the Washington Elementary School District. Adult ESL teachers plan classes and meet with students twice a week to facilitate the improvement of their English speaking, listening, reading and writing. Teachers work directly with 15-25 adults of all ages using textbooks and multimedia.V
Population served
The population served is generally low-income immigrants to the United States. Those taking classes include individuals from Latin America, the Middle East and East Asia. This population is in need of FREE/Low Cost English classes because speaking English is key to access to improved jobs, job training, college education and opportunities to participate in the community. Low incomes limit access to expensive classes offered at local universities and community colleges and classes with little to no cost provide students with the opportunity to improve their lives and the communities in which they live.
Community need/impact
Improvement of literacy skills is vital to economically disadvantage, primarily Latino children and parent participating in our Life Skills, Parenting, and ESL program at our Community Resource Centers.
This opportunity addresses a community need for FREE/Low Cost access to English Language courses that help individuals make themselves more employable and more able to participate in day-to-day activities such as helping their children with school work, attending parent-teacher conferences, banking, visiting the doctor, participating in block watches and ultimately engaging in mainstream society.
Students benefit from the classes they take because their language skills open doors to advanced education and improved employment prospects. Families benefit when monolingual parents learn English because their children are able to request assistance with school work and parents can interact with teachers and administrators as well as volunteer at schools and other community functions.
The community at-large also benefits when immigrants to the country have access to quality English classes because speaking English encourages community participation and cultural exchange.
