CLUES offers behavioral health and human services to Latino and diverse communities in Minnesota, including: Mental Health Services, Chemical Health Services, Aging Well Services, Family Enrichment Services, Economic Advancement Services (Employment, Education, and Financial Empowerment), and Community Health Worker Services. We employ a fully bilingual and multicultural staff in order to deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate services in a nurturing environment where clients and families can overcome some of life's most challenging issues.
Purpose of Position:
- Volunteers in our English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms assist adult learners in acquiring the English language and life-skills necessary to overcome the obstacles in their everyday lives.
Position Type: Unpaid volunteer service or internship
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 10:00am-12:30pm or 6:00pm-8:30pm.
- Volunteers commit to teaching one daytime or evening class per week, for the entire term.
- Interns commit to teach 2-4 daytime or evening classes per week, for the entire term.
Location(s): CLUES Minneapolis: 720 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
CLUES St. Paul: 797 East 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55106
Responsibilities:
- Use the CLUES curriculum and other resources provided to prepare engaging lesson plans for each class.
- Keep in constant communication with the program coordinator.
- Communicate any concerns related to learners' progress or classroom behavior in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate attendance records and log a lesson report on the CLUES Volunteer Website for each class.
CLUES reserves the right to terminate an internship or volunteer commitment if behavior is not in compliance with CLUES policies.
Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills in English.
- Ability to teach the English language and basic life-skills to adult learners.
- Previous teaching and/or tutoring experience is preferred but not required.
- Be responsible, punctual, encouraging, flexible and friendly when working with your students and CLUES staff.
- Be open and respectful to diverse life experiences, values and backgrounds.
Requirements & Training:
- Submit an application and attend an initial interview with CLUES Education Staff
- Attend the CLUES New Volunteer Orientation Training
- Observe a minimum of one Adult ESL Class prior to teaching
- Optional: Attend the Minnesota Literacy Council's Pre-Service Tutor Training
- A criminal background check and/or driving record check may be required. CLUES reserves the right to conduct background checks.
