English as a Second Language (ESL) Teaching VolunteerAt — Monterey Peace and Justice Center (MPJC)
We will be teaching English classes twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center (MPJC) in Seaside. Our students range in their English proficiency, but most students have a basic English level and speak Spanish as their native language.
The volunteer teachers employs various methods and curriculum that include conversation, games, and current events analysis. MPJC offers this free service to the community as part of their “Peace Through Understanding” program. Class are free and require no pre-registration. Walk-ins are always welcome. The objective is to support our immigrant community with language skills to engage in day-to-day activities and empower them to effectively advocate for their own economic, social, and political mobility. We emphasize finding commonality across difference and creating moments of connection, laughter, and kindness.
MPJC is looking for one to two teaching assistants who can support the current instructors in lesson planning and teaching. This an opportunity to be creative, take real leadership, and build strong relationships.
Must be available:
Mondays and Wednesdays
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Location: Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd, Seaside
2 service learner spots
Bilingual Spanish / English Desired
MPJC Volunteer Manager is happy to meet via zoom in advance of the start of volunteering to discuss the ESL program in more details. For the first class, service learners will observe. Once the service learner gains competency and confidence on assuming the teacher role, we can move forward with more of a leadership role.
Check-ins: Periodic meetings via zoom will be arranged on an as-needed basis - to discuss how classes are going, what you think is going well and/or could be improved, and what support you may need. We can also meet before and/or after classes to discuss these same themes.
Please use common sense around photos and videos. Ask participants first if they are willing to photographed/recorded.
SITE LOCATION: Parking and work areas may not be secure or adequately illuminated.
SUPERVISION: Students will be required to work at night (after 6pm), which may be dark during the winter hours / standard time.
If interested, please email inquiries to:
MPJC’s Volunteer Manager
(831) 899-7322
montereypeaceandjustice@gmail.com