ESL Volunteer Application

Piscataway Public Library offers free English as a second language (ESL) classes for adults learning English. If you are interested in volunteering to teach a class at the Library please fill out this application. Volunteers must have a teaching degree or a certificate from a literacy organization. Volunteers must also be fluent in English. Thank you for your interest in teaching ESL at the Library!

About the ESL Program: Piscataway Public Library's ESL classes are split into two 10-week semesters. The fall semester starts in September and ends in November. The spring semester starts in February and ends in April. Classes take place on weekdays in the afternoon or evening for one hour per week. Volunteers can teach beginner, intermediate, or advanced classes and will receive training from the Library.

Please read through these teacher requirements:

Teachers must be at least 18 years old.

Teachers must be fluent in English.

Teachers are expected to teach one hour per week (plus prep time).

Teachers are expected to teach for an entire 10-week session.

Teachers are volunteers; they do not get paid. They may accept “thank-you” gifts, but may not accept monetary payment.

Teachers must call the library if they will be late to, or absent from, a class.

Unless they have a teaching degree, teachers must be certified from a literacy volunteers organization.

Teachers are expected to check their email regularly. Communication between the Library and volunteers will be mainly by email.

I have read and understand the teacher responsibilities and requirements.

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

What language(s) are you fluent in?

Where have you gotten your literacy certificate and/or teaching degree?

Do you have prior teaching experience? If so, please specify:

Why are you interested in volunteering to teach English as a Second Language?

Please check the boxes when you are available to teach a one-hour class for 10 weeks.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

When is your general availability for teaching classes? Classes must take place in the afternoon or evening during Library hours. The Library is open Monday through Thursday from 10am to 9pm. On Fridays the Library is open from 10am to 5pm.

Please check the level of classes you are interested in teaching:

Beginner ESL: In this level, students have had little active interaction with the English language.

Intermediate ESL Conversation: In this level, students can interact and be spontaneous but have problems with grammar and vocabulary.

Where do you prefer to teach?

In-person at Kennedy Library (500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway)

In-person at Westergard Library (20 Murray Ave, Piscataway)

In-person at either building

Virtually over Zoom

Is there anything else you would like us to know about your availability for scheduling purposes?

Any other questions or comments?

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