Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Job Type: 3 Hours/Week
Compensation: Total stipend of $1000 disbursed at the end of the program
Duration: February 19, 2024, to May 09, 2024 (once a week in the evening)
Organization:
Michigan United is a statewide organization of individuals, faith, labor, civil rights, small business, and social service groups working together for racial and economic justice through community organizing.
Job Opportunity:
Michigan United is seeking a compassionate and dedicated instructor to empower adult immigrants by enhancing their English language skills.
Limited English proficiency can present significant barriers for immigrants to fully participate in life in the United States — from securing good jobs to accessing education and engaging in civic life.
The increasing gap in digital literacy in our technologically advancing world further compounds these challenges.
Michigan United’s English Second Language (ESL) classes foster collaborative, supportive learning environments using online tools for self-paced, independent learning.
Join us as we make a difference in the lives of adult immigrants in Grand Rapids, Michigan, through this once-a-week ESL class.
Responsibilities:
As the English Instructor for Adult Immigrants, your responsibilities will include:
ESL Class Preparation & Instruction: Devote 1 hour a week to meticulously prepare ESL classes and 2 hours a week to skillfully instructing students, amounting to a total time commitment of 3 hours per week.
Volunteer Coordination: Recruit and coordinate volunteers to support the ESL classes, fostering a thriving learning community.
Effective Communication: Keep students and volunteers informed about upcoming events and confirm their attendance through weekly emails.
Personalized Support: Provide one-on-one assistance to ESL students during class, fostering their English language growth.
Follow-up & Engagement: Conduct follow-ups with ESL students, encouraging regular attendance and active participation in the learning process.
Virtual Motivation: Extend support and motivation to students outside of class, inspiring their continuous progress.
Qualifications & Requirements:
We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualifications and meet the requirements:
Passion for Immigrant Communities: Demonstrate genuine interest in immigrant communities and a sincere desire to support their English language learning journey.
Cultural Sensitivity: Establish relationships based on respect and show sensitivity towards individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Tech Savviness: Basic knowledge of technology, including email, internet usage, and digital literacy.
Enthusiasm & Creativity: Highly enthusiastic and creative individuals capable of motivating and inspiring others.
Language Proficiency: Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
However, it is not a mandatory requirement.
Teaching Experience: While previous tutoring or teaching experience is advantageous, it is not required.
We offer one-on-one training with an experienced coordinator/instructor/volunteer to support your success.
How To Apply:
If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please apply here .
If you experince any difficulty applying online, please send your resume and a cover letter to resumes@miunited.
org.
Additionally, copy Stephanie Nauta snauta@miunited.
org in your application.
Should you have any questions about the position, feel free to call Stephanie Nauta at 616-287-3852.
For more information about Michigan United, visit www.
miunited.
org.
At Michigan United, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and identities.
Michigan United is actively engaged in negotiating its inaugural collective bargaining agreement.
The organization has voluntarily recognized SOUL of MU & MPC (Statewide Organized United Labor of Michigan United and Michigan People's Campaign), which is represented by the Newspaper Guild of Detroit, Local 34022.
The individual selected for this position will not be a member of the bargaining unit under this agreement.
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