SCOPE OF ROLE: The Civics Class Instructor Volunteer will assist the adult education team in expanding program capacity and offerings by teaching an online civics class. Instructions will be given a curriculum, pacing guide, and access to Zoom. This role will help students prepare for their citizenship test and learn important parts of US history and culture.

COMMITMENT: 

  • Days and times: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, 6:00-7:30pm
  • Frequency: weekly
  • Hours: 1.5 hour per shift

LOCATION: Remote (Zoom)

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Host Zoom meetings: share screen, use the chat feature, and track participant attendance
  • Utilize a curriculum website to present lessons to a class
  • Encourage student participation, answer questions, and work with other instructors or team members to provide instruction
  • Communicate regularly with staff on progress, attendance, and program quality

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Familiarity with digital technology, especially Zoom
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Organization skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to set and maintain firm boundaries with students on the scope of role and expertise
  • Teaching experience preferred
  • Ability to adhere to IRC professional standards and volunteer policies including those around boundaries, confidentiality, COVID-19, etc.