ESL or Citizenship Classroom Assistant

Help refugee and immigrant adults achieve self-sufficiency in the U.S. by teaching English and literacy to small groups and individuals in a class of about 20 students. Help refugees and immigrants prepare to pass the citizenship test by conducting mock interviews. Assist the ESL or citizenship teacher with planned activities and lessons. Learn ESL teaching methods and techniques through working with a professional ESL/citizenship teacher. Help provide a comfortable environment for students to express themselves and practice English.

Qualifications:

Desire to work with and help people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Patience, flexibility, and a sense of humor
Commitment to a student-centered approach to learning
Willingness to participate in a 12-hour basic ESL training (cost: $10) at SCCC and a 3-hour orientation and training at ReWA
Ability to work at least one morning, afternoon or evening per week in one of the following time-spots:
- Mornings: Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am-noon
- Afternoons: Monday to Thursday, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
- Evenings: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Willingness to make a 6-month commitment to the program
Ability to pass a Washington State Patrol background check

Responsibilities:

Assist the ESL or citizenship teacher by working with individual students and small groups
Record students’ progress and the number of hours spent tutoring each quarter
Work with volunteer coordinator, teachers and other volunteers
Attend quarterly orientations, in-service training and feedback sessions