English Language Learning Tutor

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas’ English Language Learning Programs offers English language classes to eligible refugees and asylees, many of whom are within their first year in the United States. The purpose of the English Language Learning Programs are to provide high-quality language instruction in order that students can successfully obtain and maintain jobs and adjust to culture. 

The ELL traditional tutor will focus primarily on leading lessons based on Intercambio’s Confidence and Connections curriculum. Tutors will do this either one-on-one with a student or lead a small group of 3-5 students.  Locations for tutoring can take place in the client’s home, an apartment complex’s leasing office, a local library, or elsewhere, depending on the tutor’s preference and the student’s ability.   

This is an especially good opportunity for those pursuing their TESOL certification or an education field. Please note: One does not need to be Catholic to volunteer with Catholic Charities, and one does not need to know the student's language. All classes are immersion-based.

Duties:  

Assist ELT Coordinator and Refugee Volunteer Support Specialist with monitoring student needs, readiness to move up, etc.  

Teach English with provided curricula and resources. 

Help communicate logistical changes or needs to Refugee Volunteer Support Specialist. 

Assist ELT Coordinator and Refugee Volunteer Support Specialist with collecting and reporting volunteer hours (including prep time, tutoring time, and driving with students time) and student attendance every month. 

If working with a Match Grant student, assist in collecting and reporting donation time every time.  

Attend an initial volunteer orientation and adhere to volunteer expectations and boundaries included in tutor packet. 

If tutor does not have previous teaching experience, complete assigned teacher trainings each month.  

Meet with student(s) at least once per week (exceptions made for extenuating circumstances/appointments) 

Qualifications: 

Fluency in English 

18 years old or older 

Patience and motivation to work with adult learners with limited English proficiency 

Experience working with diverse backgrounds and families experiencing poverty (preferred) 

Experience in education with diverse populations (preferred) 

Punctual, reliable, and friendly