Volunteer ESL Instructor

CIANA is looking for a volunteer instructor to teach our English as a Second Language (ESL) class for adults Thursday and Friday mornings from 10:30 AM to Noon. Our classes are typically attended by 10-20 students whose English proficiency ranges from beginner to intermediate. You must be comfortable managing a diverse group of students and facilitating fun and interactive activities.

Responsibilities

• Write and deliver English lessons that incorporate reading, writing, speaking, and listening components based on a curriculum
• Facilitate lessons on life skills and practical English in a fun and accessible way
• Collaborate with other ESL teachers on lesson development and execution
• Assist in tracking student needs and progress

Requirements

• Consistent availability on Thursdays and Fridays from 10AM to 12PM
• Charismatic, dynamic, and interactive instruction methods
• Motivated to help students achieve their goals
• Competent in and respectful of cultural differences
• Passionate about advancing immigrant rights

Bonus Points

• Students enrolled in a CELTA, TESOL, or TEFL program, or a retired teacher
• Fluency or bilingualism in another language (especially Arabic, Bengali, and Spanish)