What are the responsibilities and job description for the English for Speakers of Other Languages - Volunteer Teachers and Teacher Assistants position at A Faith That Does Justice?
Our programs fall under our two key strategic areas of focus
A Faith That Does Justice (AFTDJ) is currently seeking passionate and dedicated volunteers to join our team as ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) teachers or teacher assistants.
English language proficiency is a crucial skill for many individuals in our community, and your contribution as a volunteer ESOL teacher or assistant can help empower them to achieve their goals, whether it's finding better job opportunities, integrating into their new community, or simply gaining the confidence to communicate effectively in English.
What We Are Looking For
- Acting to help those in need with a particular emphasis on immigrant populations.
- Showing how unjust systems marginalize people and encouraging our followers to put their faiths into action to address injustice.
- Fireside Chats We explore issues of current social justice interest.
- The Weekly Word A weekly email that gives voice to different faith leaders across the country who discuss social justice issues from a faith perspective that reaches more than 4,000 people.
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program We provide free virtual and in-person instruction for English language learners in greater Boston in collaboration with Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), which has established the standard in Boston for these learning experiences. From 2018 through the end of 2025, we enrolled more than 1,000 students in our program.
- Grab & Go meal program A Food Assistance program for people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in Boston.
- Newsletter Includes social justice and event news highlights and a spiritual reflection by qualified theologians circulated weekly by email to more than 4,000 followers.
- Continual learning opportunities Virtual connection to our subscribers, including “live” and pre-recorded videos on social media.
A Faith That Does Justice (AFTDJ) is currently seeking passionate and dedicated volunteers to join our team as ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) teachers or teacher assistants.
English language proficiency is a crucial skill for many individuals in our community, and your contribution as a volunteer ESOL teacher or assistant can help empower them to achieve their goals, whether it's finding better job opportunities, integrating into their new community, or simply gaining the confidence to communicate effectively in English.
What We Are Looking For
- Enthusiastic individuals with a strong command of the English language, preferably as a native speaker.
- Previous teaching experience is a plus, but not required. We welcome both experienced educators and newcomers to the field.
- A commitment to volunteering for the 8 week summer schedule of virtual classes on either Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 30 to 11 30am or Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 30 to 8 30pm.
- Empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
- An understanding of the importance of ESOL education in promoting inclusion and empowerment.
- Deliver engaging ESOL lessons to learners of varying proficiency levels using existing lesson plans. Teacher Assistants will assist students with these lessons.
- Create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment where students feel comfortable practicing and improving their English skills.
- Provide constructive feedback and support to help students progress in their language journey.
- The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals in need.
- Networking and the chance to connect with like-minded individuals in AFTDJ.
- The satisfaction of knowing you are contributing to greater social cohesion and understanding.