English Teacher

Benefits: Flexible schedule Training & development Wellness resources Are you passionate about people, education, literacy, and making a meaningful difference in your community? Literacy Achieves is seeking compassionate, dependable, and enthusiastic Volunteer Teachers to support adult learners in our Adult English Language Learning Program. This is a meaningful opportunity for individuals who want to give back, build community, and help adults gain the confidence and language skills they need to thrive in everyday life. No formal teaching experience is required just a heart for people, a willingness to learn, and a desire to support adults on their literacy journey. Why Volunteer with Literacy Achieves? As a Volunteer Teacher, you will help adult learners: Strengthen their English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills Build confidence in daily communication Support their children’s education more confidently Navigate work, school, and community life with greater independence Create new opportunities for themselves and their families Who Should Apply? This opportunity is a great fit for: College students studying education, social work, ESL, linguistics, human services, or related fields Working professionals looking for a meaningful way to give back Retirees or former educators Community members passionate about literacy, adult education, language access, or equity Individuals who enjoy helping others learn, grow, and feel encouraged Preferred candidates may have experience in teaching, tutoring, mentoring, adult education, English language learning, ESL, or community-based volunteer work; however, prior experience is not required. Speaking another language is not required. Campus Information Volunteer opportunities are available at: Vickery Meadow ELM-East Dallas Wesley Rankin Community Center Online Campus Summer Classes Begin: June 1. Summer Locations: Vickery Meadow and Online. Fall Classes Begin: August 31. Spring Classes Begin: January 25. Fall/Spring Locations: ELM-East Dallas, Vickery Meadow, Wesley Rankin Community Center, and Online. What You’ll Do Volunteer Teachers will: Lead or support adult English language learning classes using curriculum provided by Literacy Achieves Create a welcoming, respectful, and encouraging learning environment Help adult learners practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills Follow lesson plans, curriculum guidance, and classroom expectations provided through training Partner with co teachers and Literacy Achieves staff to create engaging, interactive class sessions that support student learning, confidence, and participation. Communicate consistently regarding lesson planning, classroom needs, and student support Use program technology and curriculum tools as needed Support different learning styles with patience, flexibility, and creativity Commit to teaching a minimum of 2 hours per week for the semester Bring a heart for empowering adults through literacy and education Training & Support Provided You will not be doing this alone. Literacy Achieves provides: Curriculum and lesson materials Volunteer teacher training Ongoing program support Guidance from campus and program staff Documentation of completed volunteer hours when needed for approved credit-hour or service-hour requirements Credit Hours / Service Hours Eligible volunteers may be able to obtain course credit, internship hours, service learning hours, or community service hours with approval from their school, program, or institution. For volunteers seeking college credit, the following will be required: A copy of class/program requirements Approval from the class professor or school representative Approval from the Literacy Achieves Adult Program Director Completion and documentation of approved volunteer hours Additional Volunteer Opportunities Additional volunteer opportunities may also be available in: Student registration Student recognition events Special events and program support English communication practice sessions General program support How to Apply / Get Involved Ready to turn two hours a week into lasting community impact? Become a Literacy Achieves Volunteer Teacher and help adults take the next step toward confidence, opportunity, and success! Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Website: LiteracyAchieves.org/Volunteer Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Flexible work from home options available. #J-18808-Ljbffr