iPad/Computer Instructor

Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối is looking for tech-savvy individuals who are interested in sharing their skills with immigrants learning how to use iPads for the first time. This is a very popular program for adults & seniors that will help them connect with the younger generation.

Responsibilities

• Teach iPad skills to adults in small settings of 6 to 10 students
• Teach a curriculum that includes basics such as: downloading/managing apps, sending/receiving email, using the Internet, and more
• Engage students with interactive activities and be prepared to answer related questions to lesson plans
• Note: Technical support, resources, and materials will be provided to instructors

Requirements

• Commit a minimum of 4 hours per week during class times for instruction
• Strong passion in working with a diverse and limited English-speaking group of students
• High communication and people skills both - verbal and written - to work with students and teaching assistant(s)
• Be engaging and interactive to create a light and pleasant atmosphere for students to learn in

Benefits

• Make a direct impact in the lives of immigrants and refugees to improve their lives
• Hands-on experience in working with students to teach basic technology skills
• Develop and build upon fundamental teaching and educational skills such as communication, adaptability, engagement, innovability/imagination and confidence
• Support a community-led grassroots organization to improve the lives of those in the Vietnamese community in the King County Region