Volunteer Opportunity

Online Adult ESL Teacher/Co-teacher

Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    January 22, 2025, 12:00 AM EST
    End Date:
    April 9, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT
    Schedule:Weekdays
    Time Commitment:A few hours per week
    Recurrence:Recurring

    Description

    Support refugees and immigrants as an online adult ESL teacher or co-teacher with ACC-VA, the African Community Center of Virginia! ACC-VA helps newcomers rebuild their lives in Northern Virginia as a local branch of the Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC), a national refugee resettlement agency.

    We offer Literacy, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced ESL classes and are looking for volunteers that are excited to help students navigate their new communities. Our clients rely on our free English classes to start new lives; volunteers like you play a crucial role in helping us provide this support!

    New to adult education, ESL, or online instruction? Don't worry- all volunteers receive training, teaching resources, and guides.

    Who are we looking for?

    • Fluent in English, excellent speaking and writing skills
    • Available for classes 2-4 hours a week for 12 weeks
    • Have computer with internet connectivity & webcam to teach on Zoom
    • Eager to support students from diverse backgrounds
    • Cross-cultural sensitivity, patience, and adaptability
    • Tutoring, teaching, or ESL experience a plus but not required!

    What will volunteers do?

    • Teach or assist with class at least 2 hours a week, 1 day a week
    • Lesson plan and prepare for class (30 mins - 2 hours)
    • Take attendance, communicate with students about class, assign and review homework
    • Attending pre-semester and mid-semester training sessions with ESL Coordinator
    • Coordinate with co-teachers, complete class log notes

    Open Positions

    • Literacy class: Monday & Wednesdays, 1:30-3:00pm
    • Beginner class: Monday & Wednesdays, 10:00am-12:00pm
    • Intermediate & Advanced: Monday & Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

    Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/Nu8yp7KJ4F

    Support refugees and immigrants as an online adult ESL teacher or co-teacher with ACC-VA, the African Community Center of Virginia! ACC-VA helps newcomers rebuild their lives in Northern Virginia as a local branch of the Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC), a national refugee resettlement agency.

    We offer Literacy, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced ESL classes and are looking for volunteers that are excited to help students navigate their new communities. Our clients rely on our free English classes to start new lives; volunteers like you play a crucial role in helping us provide this support!

    New to adult education, ESL, or online instruction? Don't worry- all volunteers receive training, teaching resources, and guides.

    Who are we looking for?

    • Fluent in English, excellent speaking and writing skills
    • Available for classes 2-4 hours a week for 12 weeks
    • Have computer with internet connectivity & webcam to teach on Zoom
    • Eager to support…

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    901 S Highland St, Arlington, VA 22204, USA

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