Are you looking for the opportunity to make a difference? The Literacy Council has an exciting opportunity to join our team for a year! Apply today to become the Literacy Council’s ESOL Assistant through AmeriCorps.
Position Description
Join AmeriCorps and “get things done”! Become a NC LiteracyCorps member at the Literacy Council of Buncombe County and improve literacy and English language skills in our community.
NC LiteracyCorps members provide literacy tutoring to youth and adults while building program capacity through volunteer tutor management and support. The ESOL Assistant LiteracyCorps member will have the opportunity to:
Promote ESOL Student Success
- Complete the English for Speakers of Other Languages tutor training
- Become a tutor for at least one small group class
- Act as a substitute tutor for small group classes when necessary
- Conduct student orientations and intake testing for students in small groups
- Communicate with students and/or tutors when they have missed classes, need to reschedule sessions, or need to be added to the waiting list
- Assist in developing community partnerships to build a support system for students
- Work with the ESOL Program Director to promote use of the computer lab
Provide Tutor Support
- Assist with tutor appreciation events
- Work with the ESOL Program Director to plan in-service trainings
- Assist tutors with checking out and making copies of learning materials
Increase Community Awareness
- Collaborate with community organizations to assist with events involving volunteers
- Participate in volunteer fairs
- Plan and implement national identity days
The Literacy Council’s NC LiteracyCorps member will begin in late September 2016 and complete their service year in July 2017. Over the course of the year, the member will become an integral part of the Literacy Council’s team, providing 900 hours of service.
Benefits to the Member
NC LiteracyCorps members receive a living allowance of up to $6,265 and qualify for limited health insurance reimbursements. Upon completion of requirements, they are eligible to receive an educational award of $2,887. NC LiteracyCorps members receive training in volunteer management, literacy issues, tutoring strategies, diversity, and leadership skills. The member placed with the Literacy Council will also have a professional development stipend to participate in conferences.
Qualifications
To serve with the NC LiteracyCorps, the member must:
- be at least 17 years old
- have a high school diploma or equivalent
- successfully pass statewide and national criminal background checks
- be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Legal Permanent Resident of the United States
Preferred qualifications are:
- fluent in Spanish and English (required)
- a deep commitment to providing educational opportunities to economically disadvantaged adults and those who are from other cultures
- excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, and members of the community
- outstanding written and oral communication skills
- a working knowledge of office technology including Microsoft Office suites
- ability to work independently and collaboratively
- creative, strategic thinker with excellent organizational skills and ability to track deadlines
- available to work occasional evenings