Job Description
JOB TITLE: ESL Intern
Department/Program: English as a Second Language Program
Reports to (name, title): Rachel Zupan, ESL Teacher
Type of position
Full-time
Part-time
Temporary
Hours per week
40 hours
30 hours
20 hours
FLSA status
Exempt
Non-exempt
N/A
Volunteer/Intern
Contractor
Other: 10 hrs. minimum
GENERAL FUNCTION
To gain relevant experience in teaching ESL, specifically to refugees. To assist in lesson planning and
actual teaching of conversational ESL and the structure of the English language. To work with students
ranging in pre-literate to advanced levels of English.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Create and execute activities for conversation groups
Plan lessons for ESL classes
Respond to questions students may have regarding material in an appropriate manner
Recruit new students for new classes
Plan around the different levels of students in order to more effectively meet the needs of every
students in a class
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
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Undergraduate Student pursuing a degree with an International or Educational focus
Junior or Senior Standing
Skills
 Active Listening — Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points
being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
 Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
 Coordination — Adjust actions in relation to others' actions.
 Complex Problem Solving — Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and
evaluate options and implement solutions.
 Cultural Competence — Sensitive to customs and practices and be able to work effectively in cross-cultural
situations.
SALARY
Unpaid Internship
US Together, Inc.
Job Description: ESL Intern
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