LiteracyCorps Adult English Language Learning (ELL) Volunteer Tutor

Primary Responsibilities: Lead or support adult ELL sessions according to the assigned service-site schedule. Use approved ELL instructional materials, lesson plans, curricula, and tools, including Burlington English and other approved resources when applicable. Support learners in reading, writing, speaking, listening, conversation practice, vocabulary development, and digital literacy. Provide small-group and/or one-on-one learner support as appropriate. Support learner goal-setting and track progress over time. Prepare lessons and instructional materials and complete approved planning and preparation activities. Support career- and workforce-focused English instruction and citizenship preparation when applicable. Monitor learner assignments and Burlington English homework when applicable. Assist with learner recruitment, intake, follow-up, and communication when applicable. Maintain accurate attendance, learner progress, service, and learner-support records. Complete required AmeriCorps documentation and accurately record service hours in BambooHR.Participate in required LiteracyCorps orientation, training, coaching, meetings, check-ins, and professional development. Communicate with LMS and service-site staff regarding learner needs, class progress, schedules, logistics, and site updates. Coordinate with site staff and, where applicable, other AmeriCorps Volunteers to support smooth program operations. Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and a respectful learning environment. Complete other allowable service activities directly related to Adult ELL programming and consistent with the Volunteer Service Agreement, LiteracyCorps policies, and AmeriCorps requirements. Service Commitment: This is a 300-hour, minimum-time AmeriCorps service term with an anticipated commitment of 7–9 hours per week. Volunteers work with their supervisor and the LiteracyCorps Program Director to maintain a schedule that supports completion of all required service hours by July 30, 2027. Service hours may include direct instruction, approved lesson planning and preparation, learner documentation, required training, meetings, coaching, check-ins, and other allowable service activities. Volunteers must follow approved schedules, attend required meetings and training, complete assigned service activities, accurately record service hours in BambooHR, and remain on track to meet their service-hour requirement. Required Qualifications and Eligibility: Be at least 18 years of age by the start of service. Have a high school diploma or equivalent, or otherwise satisfy applicable AmeriCorps education requirements. Be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien. Satisfy applicable National Service Criminal History Check requirements. Be able to complete the 300-hour service commitment and assigned schedule. Be dependable, patient, culturally responsive, and comfortable serving adults from diverse backgrounds. Be able to communicate effectively and collaborate with LMS staff, service-site partners, fellow Volunteers, and adult learners.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience or interest in teaching, tutoring, languages, adult education, literacy, or community service. Interest in supporting adult learners and immigrant/refugee communities. Bilingual skills and/or cross-cultural experience. Interest in literacy equity and community-centered education. Comfort facilitating small-group and/or one-on-one learning activities. Ability to organize lesson materials, maintain accurate records, and communicate learner or site needs appropriately. Training and Support: Volunteers may receive LiteracyCorps orientation; Adult ELL-specific training and coaching; Burlington English and ProLiteracy training, as applicable; training on working with adult learners; support with lesson planning, learner engagement, and progress tracking; ongoing check-ins with LMS staff; site-specific orientation; and continued professional development.

Program Benefits: AmeriCorps living allowance: $3,000 total for the 300-hour service term. Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of required service hours and applicable program requirements. Ongoing literacy training, coaching, and professional development. AmeriCorps gear and community networking opportunities. Experience serving adult learners in school- and community-based education settings. Limited mileage reimbursement for qualifying program-mandated travel between service locations, when applicable. The AmeriCorps living allowance is not an hourly wage and is distributed in regular installments. It does not increase or decrease based on the number of hours served during a particular pay period. Performance and Service Expectations: Volunteers are expected to meet assigned responsibilities, maintain progress toward the required 300 service hours, comply with attendance and timekeeping requirements, participate in required training and meetings, maintain professional conduct, and follow LMS, LiteracyCorps, AmeriCorps, and service-site policies. Less-than-full-time AmeriCorps Volunteers receive an end-of-term evaluation. National Service Criminal History Check: Selection and enrollment are contingent upon satisfaction of applicable AmeriCorps National Service Criminal History Check requirements. Required checks may include the National Sex Offender Public Website, applicable state criminal-history checks, and a fingerprint-based FBI criminal-history check. Required checks and eligibility determinations must be completed before service begins.

AmeriCorps Service Requirements: While charging time to the AmeriCorps program, accumulating service or training hours, or otherwise performing AmeriCorps-supported activities, Volunteers may not engage in prohibited activities, including partisan political activities, attempts to influence legislation, union organizing, religious instruction or proselytization, voter-registration drives, or other activities prohibited by AmeriCorps regulations and LiteracyCorps policy. Equal Opportunity, Inclusion, and Accessibility: Literacy Mid-South LiteracyCorps is committed to maintaining an environment free from discrimination and harassment. LiteracyCorps prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, military service, or any other legally protected characteristic. Literacy Mid-South LiteracyCorps is also committed to meaningful access for individuals with Limited English Proficiency and to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants, Volunteers, service recipients, and staff with known disabilities to support full participation in its programs and activities.