LiteracyCorps Adult English Language Learning (ELL) Volunteer Tutor

Literacy Mid-South • Memphis, TN

11d • $3,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The LiteracyCorps: Adult English Language Learning (ELL) Volunteer Tutor supports adult learners in strengthening English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills for everyday life, work, family, school, community participation, and citizenship. Depending on placement, service may include small-group or one-on-one instruction, conversation practice, vocabulary development, digital literacy support, workforce-focused English instruction, citizenship preparation, learner goal-setting, and progress tracking. Volunteers use instructional materials and tools provided or approved by Literacy Mid-South and/or the assigned service-site partner and work with LMS and site staff to provide a welcoming, respectful, culturally responsive learning environment.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED