What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESOL Teacher Assistant (~ 6 hours per week) position at A Faith That Does Justice?
A Faith That Does Justice is an interfaith organization that challenges people to experience God by living their faith intentionally in service to others. We do this by showing how unjust societal structures marginalize people and by acting to help those in need. Our vision is people intentionally living their faith in action.
Our programs fall under our two key strategic areas of focus
A Faith That Does Justice is an interfaith organization that challenges people to experience God by living their faith intentionally in service to others. We do this by showing how unjust societal structures marginalize people and by acting to help those in need. Our vision is people intentionally living their faith in action.
Why teach English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)?
Use teaching to serve social justice and build your own teaching skills. Help adult learners in vulnerable populations develop the language skills needed to obtain employment and to live successfully in this country. Through its interfaith mission to foster meaningful relationships and build solidarity among Boston residents, the ESOL program of A Faith That Does Justice creates an expanded community network for Teacher Assistants as well as students.
Course Description
Teacher Assistants do not need to be bilingual as classes are taught in English. While prior teaching assisting experience is preferred, it is not required. We seek Teaching Assistants who are patient, engaging and dedicated to the mission of empowerment through education. AFTDJ is an interfaith program; members of all faiths and beliefs are welcome as both students and teachers.
Full Time Teacher Assistant vs. Substitute Teacher Assistant?
A Full Time Teacher Assistant would be expected to participate in class sessions twice a week for a 15week period. A Substitute Teacher Assistant would be expected to be able to step in for Full Time Teacher Assistant on short notice in cases where the Full Time Teacher Assistant is not able to make a class.
Interested? Next Steps
Our programs fall under our two key strategic areas of focus
- 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 2023, we enrolled more than 600 students in the program.
- Grab & Go meal program A food preparation and distribution program for people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in downtown Boston.
- Spanish Mass A gathering for the Spanish-speaking community for mass and dinner for immigrants who do not speak English.
- Newsletter Includes a weekly spiritual reflection by qualified theologians as well as social justice and event news circulated weekly by email to more than 4,000 followers.
- Continual learning opportunities Virtual connection to our subscribers, including increased use of “live” and pre-recorded videos on social media.
A Faith That Does Justice is an interfaith organization that challenges people to experience God by living their faith intentionally in service to others. We do this by showing how unjust societal structures marginalize people and by acting to help those in need. Our vision is people intentionally living their faith in action.
Why teach English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)?
Use teaching to serve social justice and build your own teaching skills. Help adult learners in vulnerable populations develop the language skills needed to obtain employment and to live successfully in this country. Through its interfaith mission to foster meaningful relationships and build solidarity among Boston residents, the ESOL program of A Faith That Does Justice creates an expanded community network for Teacher Assistants as well as students.
Course Description
- 15 weeks long, two days of 2-hour sessions per week
- Approximately 10 students grouped by proficiency levels (Beginner & Intermediate)
- Classes are virtual using Zoom
- Students are adults
- Teacher Assistants are supported by ESOL Teachers and Student Relationship Managers (mentors)
- Assist the Teacher during 1-3 class sessions over a 12-month period
- Work with students 1 on 1 during class
- Be present and prepared for all sessions
- Tutor students as needed outside of class sessions
- Be able to effectively lead a Zoom break out session to use Zoom controls such as chat, screen sharing, etc.
- (Training may be available to refresh or teach some technical skills.)
Teacher Assistants do not need to be bilingual as classes are taught in English. While prior teaching assisting experience is preferred, it is not required. We seek Teaching Assistants who are patient, engaging and dedicated to the mission of empowerment through education. AFTDJ is an interfaith program; members of all faiths and beliefs are welcome as both students and teachers.
Full Time Teacher Assistant vs. Substitute Teacher Assistant?
A Full Time Teacher Assistant would be expected to participate in class sessions twice a week for a 15week period. A Substitute Teacher Assistant would be expected to be able to step in for Full Time Teacher Assistant on short notice in cases where the Full Time Teacher Assistant is not able to make a class.
Interested? Next Steps
- For more information, visit www.faith-justice.org/education
- Apply at https //bit.ly/AFTDJvol and a member of our team will be in contact with you
