Volunteer Opportunity: Be a Classroom Aide in an Online Writing Class with Goodwill on Zoom!

Volunteermatch; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to become Classroom Aides in an online writing class. This rewarding volunteer opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in the adult education sector by helping learners achieve their High School Equivalency degrees. You'll support instructors in delivering engaging lessons, assist students in developing essential writing skills, and gain valuable experience in teaching. If you enjoy helping others and are willing to learn new skills, this role is perfect for you. Join a community dedicated to empowering individuals and fostering learning in a supportive virtual environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching basic writing skills is preferred.
• Must be willing to learn Zoom skills for document sharing.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors in online classes for adult learners.
• Help students with basic writing skills and provide guidance.

Skills

Literacy / Reading

Teaching / Instruction

English as a Secondary Language (ESL)

Adult Education

Reading / Writing

Education

High School diploma or HSE

Tools

Zoom

Job description

Volunteer Opportunity: Be a Classroom Aide in an Online Writing Class with Goodwill on Zoom!

Goodwill of Southwestern PA is looking for individuals who enjoy helping others to make an impact in the adult learning community by assisting our adult HSE (High School Equivalency) instructors in their online classes. If you have experience teaching basic writing skills, such as evaluating arguments and planning and writing essays, please reach out and we can talk more! If you don't have experience with this but are comfortable teaching someone these basic skills and believe you have the patience to work with an adult learner who struggles with these skills, please reach out. After filling out an application, meeting with me over Zoom, and getting your background clearances, we would have you complete appropriate trainings, talk with the teacher, observe 1-2 classes, and then you'd receive lesson plans and the worksheets that you would share with your students. You would have access to the teacher and to me for any questions, guidance, or training that you would need. Must have familiarity with and be willing to learn Zoom annotation, screen sharing, breakout rooms, etc. (It's not that hard! I can help you!) Our students in this class are working towards getting their High School Equivalency degrees by either completing their GED or…

About Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Location:

118 52nd Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, US

Mission Statement

We strengthen communities, advance reuse and sustainability, and empower people to achieve their potential.

CAUSE AREAS

Education & Literacy

Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule. Weekdays - Daytime

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

March 24, 2025

SKILLS

• Literacy / Reading
• Teaching / Instruction
• English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
• Adult Education
• Reading / Writing

GOOD FOR

• People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18
• Orientation or Training
• If you're assisting within a Goodwill instructor's class, it would be T/Th for two hours each. Total of 4 hours per week. Each class session is 8 weeks, and volunteers are welcome to help for 8 weeks, take a break, return if they like!
• Willingness to learn Zoom skills of sharing documents on screen and digital annotation of those documents is needed. You don't have to be an expert! We will teach you! Must live in PA or an adjacent state. Must have a High School diploma or HSE.