ESL Assistant

The Newcomer Centre offers a wide range of English classes and learning activities for newcomers. Volunteers support ESL teachers in the classroom, lead small groups in separate activities or help people one-on-one. Above all, ESL volunteers welcome newcomers to Edmonton and introduce them to Canadian life! 

Key Responsibilities: 
-Assist the teacher in English classes with different in-class activities
-Support newcomers in reading practice
-Listen to the student’s reading and correct pronunciation
-Provide one-on-one English support when needed
-Engage with students through conversation practice
-Encourage the students to learn

To Volunteer in This Role You Should:
-Be mature and reliable
-Speak, read and write English fluently
-Take initiative and connect well with people
-Be flexible, patient and a good communicator
-Respect people of all cultures
-Be organized, encouraging and adaptable
-Be able to guide people through learning activities
-Reliably commit to a volunteer schedule
-Teaching, adult education or ESL experience is welcome

Schedule: 
1. CLB 3 (CLB - Canadian Language Benchmark) - Tuesday and/or Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
2. CLB 2 - any day between Monday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
3. CLB 4 - Wednesday and/or Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
4. ECALA - Tuesday and/or Thursday afternoon only 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (ECALA will be more community-based, and will focus on only daily life English)