ESOL Teacher Assistant(~ 2 to 4 hours per week)

A Faith That Does Justice; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

An interfaith organization is seeking a part-time ESOL Teacher Assistant to support adult English learners. This role involves assisting the teacher for 2-4 hours per week over a 15-week cycle. Ideal candidates are native English speakers with patience and a passion for empowering through education. Training will be provided to help refresh or teach technical skills. Classes will be taught virtually using Zoom, and no bilingual skills are required.

Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience is a plus.
• Ability to assist the ESOL Teacher effectively.
• Willingness to commit for the entire 15-week cycle.

Responsibilities

• Support the ESOL Teacher during classes.
• Prepare and be present for all sessions.
• Host virtual classes using Zoom.

Skills

Native English speaker

Patience

Engaging personality

Technical skills for Zoom

Job description

ESOL Teacher Assistant (~ 2 to 4 hours per week)

Join to apply for the ESOL Teacher Assistant (~ 2 to 4 hours per week) role at A Faith That Does Justice

A Faith That Does Justice is an interfaith organization that challenges people to experience God by living their faith intentionally in service to others. We do this by showing how unjust societal structures marginalize people and by acting to help those in need.

Our Programs

• Acting to help those in need with a particular emphasis on immigrant populations.
• Showing how unjust systems marginalize people and encouraging our followers to put their faiths into action to address injustice.

ESOL Program Overview

• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program: we provide free virtual and in-person instruction for English language learners in greater Boston in collaboration with Jewish Vocational Service (JVS).
• From 2018 through the end of 2023, we enrolled more than 600 students in the program.

Course Description

• 15 weeks long, two days of 2-hour sessions per week.
• Class sessions occur on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 pm ET to 8:30 pm ET or Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 am ET to 11:30 am ET.
• Classes are virtual using Zoom.
• Approximately 10 students grouped by proficiency levels (Beginner & Intermediate).
• Students are adults.
• Teachers are supported by ESOL Student Relationship Managers (mentors).

Teacher Assistant Commitment and Expectations

• Provide class session assistance to the ESOL Teacher one or two days per week for the entire 15-week cycle.
• Be present and prepared for all sessions.
• Be able to effectively host a Zoom meeting and to use Zoom controls such as chat, screen sharing, break-out rooms, etc.

Is this right for me?

Teacher Assistants should speak English as a native but do not need to be bilingual as classes are taught in English. Prior teaching experience is a plus. We seek Teacher Assistants who are patient, engaging and dedicated to the mission of empowerment through education. Training is available to refresh or teach some technical skills.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Part-time (approx. 2–4 hours per week)

Job function

Education and Training

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