Teach ESL!

Boston HERC Adult Education Program

The Boston Higher Education Resource Center (HERC) is a social justice ministry of the Congregacin
Leon de Jud in Roxbury. We are seeking mature, motivated volunteers for our growing communitybased English program on Monday and Wednesday nights starting in September. Our learners are
primarily low-income, Latino immigrants working to make a better life for themselves and their
families. We have many positions available for people who desire to serve the Lord through the
teaching of English and become part of our diverse, change-oriented community.

Why Volunteer?

This program is important

to me because it is one vehicle
of empowering people and
using the gifts that God has
given me. The students
dedication and eagerness and
their desire to learn was
encouraging to me.

-Volunteer Teacher,
Spring Semester

Lead teachers (stipend available) One spot available

Assistant teachers
One-on-one and small group tutors
Child care workers
Hours: M & W, 6 to 8:30 p.m. (9/14/156/17/16)

While prior teaching experience is helpful, it is not required;

initial training and on-going support will be provided.
Where: 62 Northampton St., 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02118
Conveniently located near the Boston Medical Center and
accessible by Public T.
For more information or to apply, please contact Danielle at

617-606-4273 or englishclasses@bostonherc.org or
visit us on the web at www.bostonherc.org

2013-14 Volunteer Positions in

the Boston HERCs ESOL Program
Fall ESOL Teacher Training (New Team Members):
Monday, 8/26/13, 6-8:30pm &
Wednesday, 8/28/13, 6-8:30pm
Fall ESOL Team Orientation (All Team Members):

Wednesday, 9/11/13, 6-8:30PM

ESOL Classes:
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-8:30pm
Computer Classes: Thursdays, 6-8pm
Fall Semester: September 16, 2013December 18 2013
Winter/Spring Semester: January 2013June 2014 (exact dates TBD)
Lead Teachers:
Time Commitment: 7 hours a week (5:45-8:35pm, plus a minimum of one hour of planning and reporting
and volunteer trainings/meetings), Minimum 9 month commitment.
$1500 stipend provided for successful completion of service.
Lead teachers lead a classroom of approximately 10 students twice a week over the course of a threemonth semester. Teachers are responsible for planning and implementing engaging, learner-centered
lessons on both class evenings using the Boston HERC ESOL curriculum. They also may provide
guidance and support for an assistant teacher.
Childrens Teacher and Assistants (4):
Time Commitment: 7 hours a week.
Hourly stipend available for Monday/Wednesday night lead teachers.
Childrens teachers take care of children of our ESOL students during the Fall and Spring semesters.
They are responsible for planning and implementing games and educational activities for the children,
helping children with homework, and arriving early to check in children as they arrive.
Learning Advocates/Tutors (10):
Time Commitment: 1-3 hours a week, minimum 6 month commitment. Flexibly scheduled.
Tutors commit to meeting one-on-one or in small groups ESOL students currently in our program or on
the wait list for at least the duration of six months and at least one hour per week. They focus on
practicing specific skills and goals identified by the student and teacher.
Computer or GED Teachers:
Time Commitment: 1.5-3 hours a week, minimum 5 week commitment.
These teachers lead multi-level small group sessions on week nights or Saturdays. Some lead
conversation groups, others lead computer lab activities, and others lead writing and reading
workshops. Small groups range in size from 2 to 5 students. This instruction is very individualized and
provides are students with the extra practice they need to succeed!
Other positions available include assistant teachers, office support workers, and welcoming team. Just ask!