Volunteer ESL Literacy Tutor

Salary $0.
00 Hourly Location All Locations - San Luis Obispo County, CA Job Type Not Applicable Job Number 0723KS-009673-02 Department Library Division Library Administration Opening Date 07/28/2023 Closing Date Continuous DESCRIPTION BENEFITS QUESTIONS About the Position Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity to make a positive impact on someone’s life? San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries is looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to join TLC: The Literacy Connection to help learners develop and improve their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English.
As a volunteer ESL tutor, you will be trained to work with non-native English-speaking adults and play a crucial role in empowering learners to develop their English language abilities necessary for everyday life.
Teaching experience welcome but not necessary; only a desire to help and the ability to commit to this opportunity are required.
Must be 18 or older to apply.
The Ideal Candidate Responsibilities: Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions to improve learner’s reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English.
Foster a supportive and encouraging learning environment to help learners build confidence in their language skills.
Regularly assess learners’ progress and provide feedback to help them track their achievements.
Qualifications: Patience, empathy, and the ability to motivate and inspire adult learners in their ESL journey.
Cultural sensitivity and understanding of the unique challenges faced by adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
Reliability and commitment to volunteering.
Willingness to undergo a background check and any necessary training provided by TLC.
How to Apply Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.
Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process.
We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
Volunteers will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.
slo.
ca.
us.
Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.
slocounty.
ca.
gov.
Supplemental Information Reasonable Accommodation Notice: Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.
Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.
slo.
ca.
us for more information.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.
Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.
slo.
ca.
us for more information.
Veteran's Preference Points If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process.
Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points.
Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit.
Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity The County is an equal opportunity employer.
Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments.
Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.
In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees.
For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
Agency County of San Luis Obispo Address 1055 Monterey Street Suite D-250 San Luis Obispo, California, 93408 Phone 805-781-5959 Website https://www.
slocounty.
ca.
gov/ About the Position Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity to make a positive impact on someone’s life? San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries is looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to join TLC: The Literacy Connection to help learners develop and improve their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English.
As a volunteer ESL tutor, you will be trained to work with non-native English-speaking adults and play a crucial role in empowering learners to develop their English language abilities necessary for everyday life.
Teaching experience welcome but not necessary; only a desire to help and the ability to commit to this opportunity are required.
Must be 18 or older to apply.
The Ideal Candidate Responsibilities: Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions to improve learner’s reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English.
Foster a supportive and encouraging learning environment to help learners build confidence in their language skills.
Regularly assess learners’ progress and provide feedback to help them track their achievements.
Qualifications: Patience, empathy, and the ability to motivate and inspire adult learners in their ESL journey.
Cultural sensitivity and understanding of the unique challenges faced by adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
Reliability and commitment to volunteering.
Willingness to undergo a background check and any necessary training provided by TLC.
How to Apply Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.
Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process.
We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
Volunteers will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.
slo.
ca.
us.
Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.
slocounty.
ca.
gov.
Supplemental Information Reasonable Accommodation Notice: Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.
Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.
slo.
ca.
us for more information.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.
Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.
slo.
ca.
us for more information.
Veteran's Preference Points If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process.
Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points.
Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit.
Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity The County is an equal opportunity employer.
Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments.
Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.
In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees.
For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
This position is temporary.
There are no benefits available for this classification.