Volunteer as an ESL Teacher or ESL Teaching Assistant with REEP in Arlington

*Please register for this opportunity ASAP. Trainings and orientations are on-going, and scheduled for July 12^th.

The Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP) has a simple mission: to provide education and employment related needs to limited English proficient adults who live and work in Arlington.

Since 1975, REEP has helped over 90,000 English learners from 90 different countries with English classes and career development opportunities.

REEP classes assist English learners with integrating language, navigating U.S. culture, digital literacy, community involvement, and workforce preparation.

REEP is seeking ESL Teachers and ESL Teaching Assistant volunteers. Classes are currently held virtually, and may resume in-person in the future.

If this opportunity interests you after reading the description below, please contact RSVP Volunteer Specialist, Shannon White, at swhite@volunteerfairfax.org.

ESL Teacher

• Time Commitment
  • Minimum 6-months
  • 1 class per week (1.5-2 hours)
    • Classes occur weekday mornings, afternoons, and evenings
• Duties:
  • Teach life skills English to beginning-level students.
  • Prepare lessons appropriate to students’ levels.
  • Attend training sessions and teacher meetings.
• Qualifications:
  • English fluency
  • Interest in work with adult learners
  • Flexibility, patience
• Training provided:
  • 5-7 hours need to be completed prior to July 12^th
  • Pre-teaching observation
  • Lesson planning training
  • Resource training
  • Follow-up observation
  • On-going trainings

ESL Teaching Assistant

• Time Commitment:
  • Minimum 3-months
  • 1 class per week (1.5-2 hours)
    • Monday-Friday mornings, afternoons, and evenings
• Duties:
  • Assist ESL teachers.
  • Model natural language to students.
  • Provide students with opportunity to practice English.
  • Work with small groups or individuals on specific tasks assigned by the teacher.

If you are interested in becoming an ESL Teach or ESL Teaching Assistant volunteer, please reach out to RSVP Volunteer Specialist, Shannon White, at swhite@volunteerfairfax.org.