Volunteer Opportunity Details:

FEDERATED DORCHESTER NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSES, INC.
ABE/GED Tutor JOB DESCRIPTION

Organization Overview
In Dorchester, where less than one quarter of the adult population has a college degree, Federated Dorchester Neighborhood Houses, is working to ensure that all students achieve success in college as not just a possibility for their lives but an expectation. At FDNH, we believe in the transformative power of education. Everyday we have the privilege of working with diverse populations between the ages of 3 months and 80 years, including newly arrived immigrants, at-risk youth and families struggling to provide educational support to their children.

In each of our programs we provide educational services to the underserved and lay the foundation for future academic, economic and social success. By providing a continuum of services at key junctures, FDNH has the opportunity to ensure that no student gets lost on their path to higher education and that all students have the tools to realize their goals. Through our work, we have the ability to not only increase the number of college graduates in Dorchester, but to also shift the community’s mindset about college. This shift, from one of limited possibilities to one of high aspirations for all, will have transformative impacts on our community’s socio-economic development.

I. JOB TITLE: ABE/GED Tutor

REPORTS TO: Director, Adult Education Department, Log School

II. POSITION OVERVIEW

The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to assist GED students to raise their math and reading levels to the point where they can pass the GED exam.

The GED class consists of students with varied backgrounds. There are learners from different age groups and some who were former ESOL students. Their goal is to pass the GED exam and so need to acquire and/or hone skills in math, reading comprehension, and writing.

III. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Ensure continued alignment of curriculum with DOE Frameworks
 Assist in developing and executing lesson plans appropriate for levels 1 and 3, and the GED course
 Help maintain student files, including tracking student goals
 Correct Assignments
 Meet periodically with department head for sharing and planning
 Participate in departmental activities, including attending weekly staff meeting

IV. QUALIFICATIONS

 Relevant university degree and experience in adult basic education
 Highly organized and motivated, with the ability to multi-task
 Basic knowledge of issues concerning immigrants
 Ability to work cross functionally with a diverse staff and to support a diverse population of students
 Commitment to the mission and vision of Federated Dorchester Neighborhood Houses and the potential of young people participating in the Alternative Education programs

V. NEXT STEPS

Please email a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, both in Word format, to Kedan Harris at kharris@fdnh.org, subject line “ABE/GED instructor”.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Federated Dorchester Neighborhood Houses, Inc. (FDNH)

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns Individual Young Adults (18-25)

Contact Person: Kedan Harris, Project Director, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

222 Bowdoin Street Dorchester, MA 02122 (See a map)

Directions:

By Car (From Boston): Take 93 South to Exit 15 (Columbia Rd./UMass.) and take a right onto Columbia Rd. In Edward Everett Sq. turn left to stay on Columbia Rd. (there will be a KFC on the left). Enter Uphams Corner and turn left on to Hancock St. (Strand Theater is on the corner). Go .4 miles then bear right onto Bowdoin Street. Go .5 miles and The Log School will be on the right, just past the Bowdoin Street Community Health Center. By Bus: Take the Red line (must be an Ashmont train) to Fields Corner. Transfer to the 17 bus, which will go down Bowdoin Street. Get off at the stop near the Log School (the Bowdoin Street Community Center is next door and makes a good landmark).   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Red Line/Fields Corner,   Walk distance (in minutes): must get on bus   Nearest Bus Stop: Bus 17, 2 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com/schedmaps/index.cfm

Web Site: http://www.fdnh.org

Last updated on August 4, 2009