Make a
world of difference.
Meet new friends from around the world.
Help international families practice speaking English.
Spend only one hour per week.
Volunteer in the Northwood Community English Language Program!
Volunteer
Information Meeting:
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Northwood Community Center, 1000 McIntyre, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(near the corner of McIntyre and Hubbard, on UM north campus) Refreshments
will be served!
What
is the English Language Program about?
The English Language Program offers English as a Second Language classes
for both adults and children. Most English Language Program class
participants live in Northwood Community Apartments on North Campus. Classes
are held at the Community Center or other Northwood buildings in the morning,
afternoon and evening.
How
can you participate?
1. AS A CONVERSATION PARTNER
You would be matched with a particular adult student in the English Language
Program. You would meet your partner for one hour every week to practice
speaking English. You can do different things together, such as going
for walks, going out for coffee or lunch, visiting a museum, etc. This
is a wonderful way to meet new people and make new friends!
You may request
a partner with a particular language background, but this cannot be guaranteed.
The time commitment for this volunteer activity is one hour per week,
but it may be two hours per week if languages are "traded" (e.g., if you
speak Japanese for one hour and English for one hour).
NOTE: The Conversation Partner program is for adult class participants and volunteers. However, each summer we welcome teens (ages 11-17) to volunteer to help teens who have just arrived from other countries.
2. AS A
CLASSROOM PARTNER
You would come to a specific English class at the same time each week
and participate in special activities planned by the teacher. In adult
classes, these activities would include interviews, role plays, and small
group conversations. In children's classes, activities would include helping
children or teens do individual, pair, or small group activities or projects.
This is a great opportunity for anyone who is interested in education,
international studies, languages, or just helping others!
How
can I sign up to volunteer?
The best way to arrange to be a Classroom or Conversation Partner is by
coming to the Volunteer Information Meeting at the beginning of the semester.
However, if you are unable to attend the meeting, don't worry! We can
still make arrangements for you to participate. Contact the Volunteer
Coordinator at 764-8463, or email Laurie Nutt .
Employment
Opportunities
The English
Language Program seeks qualified ESL teachers to teach children, teens,
and adults. Teachers also coordinate and participate in program projects,
activities, and field trips.
Substitute ESL teachers are always needed in case teachers are sick or have scheduled vacations. We accept applications for substitute teachers for children's, teen, and adult classes. Substitutes are usually called one to ten times per semester, for daytime or evening classes. We also hire teaching assistants to help in our children's and teens' ESL classes as well as to assist with clerical tasks each semester. Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and English language skills are required.
Here is what you can do if you are interested in applying for a position here in the English Language Program:
ESL Teacher or Substitute ESL Teacher: Teach ESL to children, teens, or adults. Coordinate and participate in program projects, activities and field trips. Morning, afternoon, and evening classes.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with a major in TESL, education, a foreign language or linguistics. Experience teaching ESL or a foreign language. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, and native or near-native ability in English.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to:
UM English Language Program
1000 McIntyre
Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Attn: English Language Program Coordinator Julia
Fituch
Fax: (734) 764-9999
Student teacher's assistant: Help preschool- and school-aged children and teen from other countries to learn English by leading small-group activities, tutoring individual children, etc. Assist teachers and administrators in doing a variety of tasks outside the classroom.
Qualifications: Experience working with children or teens. Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and English language skills.To obtain an application or for more information about teacher's assistant positions, see the links below, call 764-8463, or email Laurie Nutt.
Spring - Summer 2008 Teacher's Assistant Application
Spring - Summer 2008 Teacher's Assistant WORK STUDY Application
Fall 2007 - Winter 2008 Teacher's Assistant Application
Fall 2007 - Winter 2008 Teacher's Assistant WORK STUDY Application
