Jamaica Plain Community Centers Adult Learning Program
JOB DESCRIPTION
Volunteers/Tutors
The Volunteer is part of a professional collaborative team committed to empowering adult learners to achieve their goals through academic achievement.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Volunteer/tutors provide academic support and supplementary instruction to adult learners enrolled in ABE/HiSET, ESOL or computer classes to ensure student's educational success. The minimum time
commitment expected from all volunteers is 2 hours per week of direct service over the course of at least nine months (equaling approximately 75 hours of direct service).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provide supportive and goal-oriented tutorial and academic support services to small groups of students, or assist teachers in class to customize instruction to each student’s needs.
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Coach and encourage students to explore and work towards the next steps.
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Participate in comprehensive training including initial volunteer orientation, 15-hour training program, workshops, and class observations.
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Participate in periodic in-service and external training opportunities and idea-sharing meetings.
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Collaborate with Teachers to align tutoring materials and content with classroom lessons and student goals.
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Assist in significantly increasing an adult student’s learning, advancement, and educational success.
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As part of a team, communicate with students, teacher and Volunteer Coordinator about student needs, learning styles, instructional content, best approaches, and any problems.
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Communicate with Volunteer Coordinator and teachers regarding student's needs and progress.
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Constructively participate in volunteer meetings, workshops, and team-based projects to promote instructional excellence and to ensure performance goals are met.
QUALIFICATIONS:
B.A. /B.S., preferred and/or experience in Education, Human Services, or related field preferred, as well as cross-cultural experience. Ability to work within a hybrid educational environment. A strong commitment to learner-centered, achievement-oriented adult education, a respect for the many experiences and skills that ALP students bring to their studies, and a desire to help encourage, enhance, and build upon these skills. Excellent communication skills - ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must pass CORI/SORI background check.
BENEFITS:
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Periodic in-service training and idea-sharing meetings.
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Continuous assistance, supervision, and support from the Volunteer Coordinator.
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Individual mailbox to facilitate communication.
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Quarterly newsletter for Volunteers at ALP.
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Free access to tutoring materials and information about job opportunities, conferences, workshops, etc. in adult education.
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Membership to Jamaica Plain Community Centers, with access to a gym, pool, computer lab, yoga classes, and other opportunities.
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Participation in a vibrant international educational community.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Reports to the Volunteer Coordinator.
Please send inquiries to madie@jpadulted.org NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
JPCC is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds