Overview

The Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) Education Team is seeking in-person volunteer tutors for our Afterschool Tutoring Program for the 2023-2024 school year, Fall semester. Volunteer tutors will be great role models for our students by supporting them in completing their homework and strengthening their academic skills.

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Position Description

Volunteer Tutors will support CIANA's Afterschool Program by offering one-on-one or small group homework help to elementary school students in Grades 1-5 and/or middle school students in Grades 6-8. Homework help sessions are conducted in-person from 4pm-5:30pm at an off-site location (see address below) near the CIANA office in Astoria, Queens. Volunteer tutors may also be used as substitutes for other volunteers at times.

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Qualifications

• Passionate, committed, engaging!

• Experience in working with children is preferred, but not required

• Background in mathematics and/or English is preferred

• Volunteers must be available on Wednesdays between 4-5:30pm through June 2024

• Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age at the time of application

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Location

Trinity Lutheran Community Rooms

31-17 37th Street

Astoria, NY 11103

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Time Commitment

• On-going; immediate hire (flexible)

• Wednesdays

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Training/Support Provided

Volunteers will undergo a brief and mandatory training with CIANA staff.

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To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to recruitment@cianainc.org.

Overview

The Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) Education Team is seeking virtual volunteer tutors for our Afterschool Tutoring Program for the 2023-2024 school year, Spring semester. Volunteer tutors will be great role models for our students by supporting them in completing their homework and strengthening their academic skills.

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Position Description

Volunteer Tutors will support CIANA's Afterschool Program by offering one-on-one or small group homework help to elementary school students in Grades 1-5 and/or middle school students in Grades 6-8. Homework help sessions are conducted via Google Meets between 3-6 pm. Volunteer tutors may also be used as substitutes for other volunteers at times.

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Qualifications

• Passionate, committed, engaging!

• Experience in working with children is preferred, but not required

• Background in mathematics and/or English is preferred

• Stable internet connection

• Gmail account

• Volunteers must be available on both Tuesdays and Thursdays through June 2024

• Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age at the time of application

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Location

Virtual; work can be done from anywhere in the world!

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Time Commitment

• On-going; immediate hire (flexible)

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1.5-hour tutoring sessions between the hours of 3pm-6pm

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Training/Support Provided

Volunteers will undergo a brief and mandatory training with CIANA staff.

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To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to recruitment@cianainc.org.

Overview

CIANA is looking for a volunteer instructor to teach our beginner English as a Second Language (ESL) class for adults in the morning. Our classes are typically attended by 10-15 students whose English proficiency ranges from none to basic. You must be comfortable managing a diverse group of students and facilitating fun and interactive activities. Materials can be provided, you are also welcome to use your own.

Responsibilities

• Write and deliver English lessons that incorporate reading, writing, speaking, and listening components based on a curriculum

• Facilitate lessons and practical English in a fun and accessible way

• Collaborate with other ESL teachers on lesson development and execution

• Assist in tracking student needs and progress

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Requirements

• Consistent availability 

• Proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets)

• Charismatic, dynamic, and interactive instruction methods

• Motivated to help students achieve their goals

• Competent in and respectful of cultural differences

• Passionate about advancing immigrant rights

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Bonus Points

• Students enrolled in a CELTA, TESOL, or TEFL program, or a retired teacher

• Fluency or bilingualism in another language (especially Spanish, Arabic, French, or Bengali)

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Location

In-person in Astoria, Queens, NY

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Time Commitment

​Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am-12pm

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Compensation

Unpaid

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To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to recruitment@cianainc.org.