Volunteer ESL Literacy Tutor

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 Countyrecruitmentsrequire 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.