English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Cultural Orientation (CO) Intern

Assist with ESOL and CO classes for students

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Overview

Assist with ESOL and CO classes for students

You have:

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Patient, reliable, and flexible
  • Exposure to other cultures and languages is a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Attend ESOL and CO classes on designated days

•Arrive a few minutes early to check in with teacher about the day’s classroom activities

•Assist struggling students with class assignments.

•Assist with set-up and tear-down during Cultural Orientation

•Provide supervision for young children when present.

•Help with transportation needs

•Other duties as assigned

•Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard.

Qualifications •Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate

•Excellent verbal communication skills

•Patient, reliable, and flexible

•Exposure to other cultures and languages is a plus.

This position is unpaid and reports to the Adult Education Specialist.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of how you've demonstrated patience in challenging situations? The interviewer wants to assess your ability to remain calm and supportive under pressure. Provide a specific instance where you helped someone while staying patient, highlighting the situation and your approach.
Describe a time when you had to communicate complex information clearly. Clear communication is vital for this role, and the interviewer seeks to assess your skills in this area. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you adapt your approach when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to engage children during educational activities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle a situation where a student is struggling with assignments? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org