English For Action Needs Volunteers!
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Kimberly Kohler
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English for Action
Job Description for ESOL Assistant Facilitator
Philosophy
English for Action's educational model links language learning with
empowerment. EFA's participatory philosophy drives both its
organizational structure and its teaching methodologies. At EFA,
facilitators and learners are equal partners in the classroom, working
collaboratively to develop curriculum that reflect the learners'
priorities. Rather than taking our curriculum out of a grammar
textbook, we base our lesson plans in relevant social issues and
learners' life experiences. As a result, we empower learners with the
skills, strategies, and confidence to advocate for themselves and
their communities, in English.
Programs
English for Action has six adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other
Languages) classes. Most of our classes are organized by language
level: we have four different levels, from Beginner to Advanced. In
addition to these classes, we have a Native Language Literacy class
for learners with limited literacy in Spanish.
ESOL Assistant Facilitators attend an all-day ESOL Facilitator
training each semester.
They begin the semester by observing a participatory, popular
education based ESOL class every week, and work with co-facilitators
to create curriculum and address challenges in the classroom.
As the semester progresses, Assistant Facilitators become more active
in the classroom, leading and facilitating activities. Once the
Assistant Facilitator feels comfortable in EFA's unique ESOL
classrooms, they may begin to lead lessons and classes on their own.
ESOL Assistant Facilitators will ideally be ESOL Facilitators after
one semester of work at EFA. They use their first semester in our
organization as a semester long training process, to become better
prepared to be an ESOL facilitator.
ESOL Assistant Facilitator Responsibilities:
-- Observe and help facilitate a class of adult English learners one
or two evenings per week from 6:30-8:30pm. Classes run Mon-Thurs.
-- Learn how to prepare lesson plans and curriculum by working with co-
facilitators in their planning of participatory ESOL classes.
-- Attend weekly meetings with the facilitator team for reflection,
support, and specific skill development
--Attend monthly facilitator trainings on Fridays from 5-7pm.
--Attend a mid-semester retreat.
-- Help organize and participate in grassroots fundraising efforts and
graduation celebrations
-- Help complete administrative responsibilities, such as
registration, attendance, evaluation, and assessment.
Applicants should be proficient in Spanish, and have enthusiasm for
team-work, community building, and social change. Prior experience in
the fields of education, organizing, or community work is not
required, but a plus. Applicants must be able to commit to working at
least 6 hours a week.
Salary:
ESOL Assistant Facilitator is a volunteer position, unless you are
eligible to receive Federal Work Study through your university, in
which case you may be eligible to get paid for your work with EFA
through your university.
How to Apply:
1. Send a resume, or list of work and volunteer experiences
(especially in education or community work).
2. Send a cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) that answers the
following questions:
• Why are you interested in this position?
• What skills and strengths do you bring to this position?
• How will you create a healthy learning environment in the classroom,
at meetings, and at community events?
• What will your greatest challenges in this job be, and how will you
face those challenges?
• How will working for EFA relate to your ideas about community
development and social change?
3. Interview : In your cover letter, please indicate when you will be
available for an interview. If you are not available in person for
interview, we can arrange to have an interview over the phone.
Facilitators are hired on a rolling basis.
Please send all materials to kohl...@gmail.com or mail to:
Kim Kohler
English for Action, Education Director
Box 29405
Providence, RI 02909
For more information, contact Kim at 421.3181 or email
kohl...@gmail.com
Job Description for ESOL Assistant Facilitator
Philosophy
English for Action's educational model links language learning with
empowerment. EFA's participatory philosophy drives both its
organizational structure and its teaching methodologies. At EFA,
facilitators and learners are equal partners in the classroom, working
collaboratively to develop curriculum that reflect the learners'
priorities. Rather than taking our curriculum out of a grammar
textbook, we base our lesson plans in relevant social issues and
learners' life experiences. As a result, we empower learners with the
skills, strategies, and confidence to advocate for themselves and
their communities, in English.
Programs
English for Action has six adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other
Languages) classes. Most of our classes are organized by language
level: we have four different levels, from Beginner to Advanced. In
addition to these classes, we have a Native Language Literacy class
for learners with limited literacy in Spanish.
ESOL Assistant Facilitators attend an all-day ESOL Facilitator
training each semester.
They begin the semester by observing a participatory, popular
education based ESOL class every week, and work with co-facilitators
to create curriculum and address challenges in the classroom.
As the semester progresses, Assistant Facilitators become more active
in the classroom, leading and facilitating activities. Once the
Assistant Facilitator feels comfortable in EFA's unique ESOL
classrooms, they may begin to lead lessons and classes on their own.
ESOL Assistant Facilitators will ideally be ESOL Facilitators after
one semester of work at EFA. They use their first semester in our
organization as a semester long training process, to become better
prepared to be an ESOL facilitator.
ESOL Assistant Facilitator Responsibilities:
-- Observe and help facilitate a class of adult English learners one
or two evenings per week from 6:30-8:30pm. Classes run Mon-Thurs.
-- Learn how to prepare lesson plans and curriculum by working with co-
facilitators in their planning of participatory ESOL classes.
-- Attend weekly meetings with the facilitator team for reflection,
support, and specific skill development
--Attend monthly facilitator trainings on Fridays from 5-7pm.
--Attend a mid-semester retreat.
-- Help organize and participate in grassroots fundraising efforts and
graduation celebrations
-- Help complete administrative responsibilities, such as
registration, attendance, evaluation, and assessment.
Applicants should be proficient in Spanish, and have enthusiasm for
team-work, community building, and social change. Prior experience in
the fields of education, organizing, or community work is not
required, but a plus. Applicants must be able to commit to working at
least 6 hours a week.
Salary:
ESOL Assistant Facilitator is a volunteer position, unless you are
eligible to receive Federal Work Study through your university, in
which case you may be eligible to get paid for your work with EFA
through your university.
How to Apply:
1. Send a resume, or list of work and volunteer experiences
(especially in education or community work).
2. Send a cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) that answers the
following questions:
• Why are you interested in this position?
• What skills and strengths do you bring to this position?
• How will you create a healthy learning environment in the classroom,
at meetings, and at community events?
• What will your greatest challenges in this job be, and how will you
face those challenges?
• How will working for EFA relate to your ideas about community
development and social change?
3. Interview : In your cover letter, please indicate when you will be
available for an interview. If you are not available in person for
interview, we can arrange to have an interview over the phone.
Facilitators are hired on a rolling basis.
Please send all materials to kohl...@gmail.com or mail to:
Kim Kohler
English for Action, Education Director
Box 29405
Providence, RI 02909
For more information, contact Kim at 421.3181 or email
kohl...@gmail.com
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