Give the Gift Back: Become a Tutor

The following organizations seek tutors.

The Hispanic Ministry of St. Laurence Parish

• Have you the gift of imparting knowledge to others?
• Does helping those new to our country to adjust to our culture excite you? 
• Would you be enthusiastic about teaching newcomers to speak English? 

If so, The Hispanic Ministry of St. Laurence Parish can help you fulfill your goals through our ESL (English as a Second Language) program. We invite you to come and share your gifts with us. We need you as a teacher in our ESL program. Seasoned volunteers have designed sessions of teacher training to assist you in instruction. These sessions will accent teaching techniques, explain the use of the manuals and texts, and display charts and other materials to enhance teaching. Call Sister Dominica at 610-306-7370 to volunteer to enhance the life of our immigrant community.


TUTOR TRAININGS FOR NEW TUTORS 

If you know anyone who would like to become a Volunteer Tutor, have them contact Melina at 610-876-4811 or visit www.delcoliteracy.org. Training also includes a follow-up session for a total of 12 hours. Tutoring requires bachelor's degree, application, criminal background check, and media consent form.

• ABE Training for New Tutors: September 13 and 20, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., plus follow-up session. 
• ESL Training for New Tutors: September 13, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; September 15 and 17, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., plus follow-up session. 
• ABE Training for New Tutors: November 8 and 15, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., plus follow-up session. 
• ESL Training for New Tutors: November 8, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; November 10 and 12, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., plus follow-up session.

The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians

• As a Volunteer Instructor, You Will....
• Work with adults in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and/or GED classes.
• Be in a friendly, small-group setting in an easily accessible Center City office.         
• Work closely with experienced teachers, using curriculum materials to meet students' individual listening, speaking, reading, math, and writing needs.

The Qualifications You'll Need to Succeed:

• Ability to serve as an instructor for 6-9 hours a week for 10 weeks
• Strong desire to improve the English language skills of students
• Sensitivity to cultural differences
• Flexibility in schedule
• Ability to meet challenges with enthusiasm.
• Fluency in English

Call Jesse James at 215-825-7760 for more information.  Ready to apply? Submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in this volunteer position to Jesse James at jesse@welcomingcenter.org

Job Posting: Part-time ESL Instructors

Delaware County Literacy Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free classes and tutoring to adults who want improve their literacy or English language skills in order to complete their GED, transition to postsecondary education, get or keep a job, or attain US citizenship.
DCLC is hiring two part-time ESL Instructors to teach Monday and Wednesday evenings in Upper Darby.

Position Overview The role of the ESL Instructor is to develop and implement a best-practice based curriculum rooted in the real-life needs of English language learners.

Essential Job Functions
• Prepare and deliver ESL curriculum in classroom setting. Lessons must address real-life goals including attainment of citizenship, getting or keeping employment, and transition to GED or post-secondary education • Monitor students progress thru use of CASAS assessments.
• Attend Teachers meetings and professional development as approved by supervisor.
• Submit monthly lesson plans and key student data, including attendance, goal attainment, and barriers to participation.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Non-essential Job Functions Support DCLC special events.

Requirements Minimum bachelors degree and 2 years of work experience in ESL instruction.

Other Skills/Abilities
• Knowledge of adult education assessments.
• Ability to support students in connecting to support service.

To apply for a part-time ESL Instructor position, please forward resume and coverletter to Kate Hyzer at khyzer@delcoliteracy.org.