English Literacy Volunteer, CAMBA Education Center

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering individuals through education. As an English Literacy Volunteer, you will play a vital role in helping students enhance their reading and writing skills while fostering a supportive learning environment. This part-time position allows you to collaborate with educators and engage with diverse communities, making a meaningful impact on the lives of those seeking to improve their literacy. If you're passionate about education and eager to contribute to a vibrant community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching, tutoring, or mentoring required.
• Ability to communicate at a college level and use technology effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to reinforce learning and conduct tutoring.
• Help students develop basic reading and writing skills.

Skills

Teaching

Tutoring

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Literacy

Communication

Education

TESOL Certification

Education Degree

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Google Docs

Microsoft Office

Google Applications

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Who We Are:CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 73,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth.CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are in living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

The CAMBA Education Center offers English classes to individuals who are at least 16 years old, who are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in the New York City public school system, and who live or work in the Flatbush/East Flatbush communities of Brooklyn, New York. Each year, over 1,000 people from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, and Latin America enroll in our ESOL classes. In general, we provide our English learners with the type of educational, case management, career counseling, and technical services that can help them realize their family, educational, employment, and/or other personal goals.

Reports To: Supervisor of Student Affairs

What The English Literacy Volunteer Does:

• Collaborate with the Adult Education Teacher to reinforce learning
• Help students with work or school projects
• Help individual develop basic reading and writing skills
• Supplement classroom instruction and conduct tutoring services with individual students or small groups
• Conduct educational or interactive exercises with individuals and/or groups
• Promote the use of library resources
• Help students identify and utilize supplemental media resources
• Volunteers are encouraged to attend staff meetings and on-site professional development sessions when available
• Volunteers may choose to explore professional publications or resources to stay informed about current teaching methods and best practices

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Be at least 19 years old
• Ability to communicate at college level
• Be comfortable using computer equipment, smart phones, and the Internet
• Have a commitment to helping people improve their skills
• Have good interpersonal skills. Experience in teaching, tutoring, or mentoring
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Google Docs
• Literacy in other Microsoft Office and Google applications

Other Requirements:

• Have a background or interest in basic skills instruction or adult education. (Preferred Not Required)
• Possession of TESOL or education degree. (Preferred Not Required)
• Bilingual in either French, Haitian Creole, Spanish, Arabic, or Russian. (Preferred Not Required)
• Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree. (Preferred Not Required)

Compensation: $0
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate.This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: Part-time (3 hours per week) (Shifts: 9AM-12PM, 1PM-4PM or 5:30PM-8:30PM)

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.

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