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VVolunteer opportunity

Computer Class Instructor and/or CTC Assistant

Volunteer opportunity

Volunteer opportunity posted by: Jane Addams Resource Corporation

Posted on: January 17, 2013

Volunteer Opportunity description

We are looking for a Computer Class Instructor to teach Introduction to Computers, Intermediate/Advance Microsoft Office, Web Development, QuickBooks, Hardware and Computer Repair classes one night per week. Classes are held on Weekday Evenings. We are also looking for help with Curriculum Development and Marketing assistance.

About Us The Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC) is a key regional provider of job training, adult basic education, financial services, and workforce support. The JARC Community Technology Center (CTC) is a busy part of our agency. The CTC offers computer classes, lab access, and tutorial assistance to our students. Many of our CTC services are run by volunteers. We are proud of our program, and our popularity speaks for itself: our students are our best recruiters.

We are located on Chicago's North Side, one block north of Montrose, in the heart of the Ravenswood neighborhood.

Specifics Instructors will: - Have the opportunity to help underserved students bridge the "digital divide" - Teach class groups of up to 14 motivated students in JARC's lab - Connect students to new skills and opportunities through technology - Have access to strong on-site support for lesson planning and materials preparation - Practice and develop classroom teaching skill - Serve alongside a team of dedicated, collaborative instructors

Class Specifics

- 1 day a week / 2 hour class / 7 weeks - (you could teach more than one class, if you want)

- We ask that Instructors commit to 2 hours per week, one night per week for 7 weeks

- Classes are taught on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursday; no weekends

- Time slots: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

- Classes run all year around, usually with a 2 to 3 week break in between sessions.

- Each class has 10 to 14 students and 2 instructors.

- Instructors should be able to commit to 2 hours per week, one night per week for 7 weeks

How to Apply:

Email your resume to Neha Chitnavis at nehac@jane-addams.org

Neha Chitnavis Community Technology Center Coordinator

Jane Addams Resource Corporation 4432 N. Ravenswood Chicago, IL 60640 773-751-7106 nehac@jane-addams.org

JARC is located at 4432 N. Ravenswood, Chicago IL, 60640. We are one block north of the Montrose Brown Line and three blocks south of the Ravenswood Metra.

How to apply

Email your resume to Neha Chitnavis at nehac@jane-addams.org

Location

4432 N Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, Illinois, 60640, United States

Details

Skills needed
Teaching, IT, Marketing, Training Adult
Extra details
Training provided
Owner's areas of focus
Community development, Education, Volunteering

Time Commitment

Duration
Less than 3 months
Time commitment
Occasional (weekly or monthly)
Times of day
Afternoons
Evenings
Days of week
Weekdays
Schedule
Flexible schedule

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