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ESL Teacher - Beginner level class

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Plainfield, NJ
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    September 21, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT
    End Date:
    September 25, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
    Available Times:
    Weekends daytime
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Fall - september to december. But if you can only do part of the Fall. Then thats ok as well, since we need someone right away.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Immigrants or Refugees, Women
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Need to have previous ESL teaching experience

    Description

    ESL Teacher - Beginner level class

    ** URGENT NEED **

    Our normal teacher for Saturdays had a last minute update in his work schedule, now he is unavailable to teach his class. We are seeking a replacement for saturdays this Fall . Our program is usually 3 sessions a year. This Fall session runs from september to december, once a week.

    More class info:

    • Saturdays - 11:00 am - 1 pm (not super strict timing, but at least 1.5 hr and perhaps students have questions
    • Located in plainfield
    • Focusing on beginner course, where students are not advanced (but at times there can be)
    • Parking is limited, you can park on site if there is an opening. if not, there is street parking or a train station a block over for free parking
    • It will be in a conference room - can fit up to about 10 ( pushing it can be up to 16ish)
    • Our teachers all had their own agendas and curriculum but we do have past worksheets and some books we used in the past
    • We have volunteers interested in assisting (but not experienced enough to be a teacher), so you can have a helper during this time.
    • If there is extra material needed, we can discuss and make sure to plan.

    Looking for:

    • An experienced english teacher
    • Since we need someone right away, then if they have a general curriculum would be helpful
    • Familiar with working with the vulnerable population and conducting a classroom
      • sometimes students may be able to speak but need help writing, etc
      • Many may never have attended school or completed high school.
      • These are mostly working adults, so you need to use your best judgment on giving assignments
    • The majority is of hispanic origin, but we get students from all backgrounds. We can have a helper thats bilingual, if you are not comfortable with the spanish language if needed.
    • Being able to keep track of attendance.
    • If away for certain days, needs to have a clear written plan set so a substitute volunteer can take over in emergencies.
    • We can get a mix of levels, as saturdays is generally more available for everyone. If we start to get enough advance students, we can plan for an additional class that same day.
    • Resourceful

    Location

    On-site

    The incubator

    320 Park Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060, USA
    16
    Directions

    There is parking pass the black gate on left of building ( parking only on the side of the building, not the right or backside)

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