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Proficient in Spanish? Done (or almost done) with your ELL licensure? An
ELL/LCD .5 FTE long-term sub position is open at Adams Spanish Immersion
(part of the St. Paul Public Schools). This position would have a
possibility of being combined with a .5 classroom or .5 media position
depending on qualifications. Please e-mail your resume and questions to
principal Carol Markham Cousins: CAROL.MARKHAM-COUSINS@spps.org 
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Lincoln Adult Education Center, a non-profit adult (ABE) English as a
second language program, is gathering a pool of potential applicants to
draw from for a number of upcoming job openings due to program expansion
and a maternity leave.  
 
*       Openings for part-time ESL teachers in downtown Minneapolis.
Classes meet Monday through Thursday.  Available time slots include 9:00
am to noon, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.  Classes
available are beginning level through intermediate level.  
 
*       Openings for part-time workforce ESL teachers to teach
customized English classes at worksites in Minneapolis.  Variety of time
slots available, but often includes early morning or late afternoon.    
 
Qualified candidates will have coursework in TESOL and at least one year
experience teaching ESL to adults. If you are interested in one of the
positions, please email a cover letter and resume to Andrea Poulos,
Academic/Workforce Coordinator, at andreapoulos@pdeducation.org , send
to 730 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN  55403, or fax to 612-871-0630.
Specify which position you are interested in, and what time slot you are
available to teach.  Please call Andrea Poulos with questions at
612-871-6350, ext. 11.  Search will remain open until all positions are
filled.   
 
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Volunteer with
Employment Action Center

ESL Instructor

For over twenty-five years, Employment Action Center (EAC) has been in the 
forefront of pioneering new methods to assist job seekers and employers. 
Through partnerships with the community we help over 8,900 individuals a year 
to reach their career goals. Our mission is to empower and prepare individuals 
to achieve their employment potential, while building diversity and actively 
opposing racism. 
 
Purpose of Position:
Volunteers will improve the English skills of Employment Action Center 
participants. 

Sample Activities:
Create lesson plans for ESL classes
Teach group classes
Work one-on-one with specific participants

Qualifications:
Ability to communicate in both small group and one-on-one settings
Appreciation of diversity
Patience and good listening skills
Adherence to confidentiality policy
Familiarity with Somali/Hmong languages or familiarity with ESL preferred 
although not required

Timeframe: 8 hours/week (2 days/week) for a minimum of 3 months. All ESL 
classes take place between 9am and 1pm. 

Location(s): South Minneapolis (Somali classes)
                  Brooklyn Center

Supervisor:  Marie Larson

Benefits: 
Volunteers will join a fun staff in a lively office environment. Resume and 
cover letter help provided to interested volunteers. Training in ESL is 
provided if needed. Volunteering is tax deductible.

For More Information Contact:
Samantha DeRooy         Americorp Vista*Volunteer Coordinator
(612) 752-8627          sderooy@resource-mn.org 

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Anoka Hennepin District 11 has numerous opportunities available for qualified, 
enthusiastic and committed English as a Second Language teachers. They are 
inviting gruduates or soon to be graduates to participate in a job fair that 
will include pre-scheduled introductory interviews. It will be held on Tuesday, 
October 11 from 8 - 4 at their Educational Service Center, 11299 Hanson Blvd. 
NW, Coon Rapids, Minnesota.  Those interested in a pre-scheduled, 15 minute 
panel interview should contact Cheryl Dugan at 763-506-1159 to set up a time 
for their interview.  For more information, contact Sarah Kriewall, Employee 
Services Manager at 763-506-1109.

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The South Saint Paul Public Schools are looking for bi-lingual
(Hmong-English) volunteers to work with elementary aged Hmong students,
who have just arrived this summer. Our school day runs from 8:25am to
3:00 pm.  Volunteers can set their own schedule.
If interested or if you want additional information, please contact
Michael Funk, Diversity Coordinator at (651)552-5577.

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The following positions are available with Metro North Adult Basic Education:

Adult Basic Education Teacher - Metro North ABE  - Humboldt Square - Brooklyn 
Center 
Position #CET05-1328
PT; 12 months/year; 3 mornings/wk (T, Th, F); 16.5 hours/wk.  Class is from 
9:15 a.m.-12:35 p.m.  Position also includes prep, meeting, and volunteer 
support time.  Teach English as a Second Language to beginning level adult 
learners.  Minimum qualifications: Current Minnesota teaching license (any 
field) or BA or MA in ESL, applied linguistics, or bilingual education; strong 
communication and organizational skills; ability to be flexible and function 
well in a busy environment, to work well as a team member, and to work well 
with volunteers.  Experience in an ESL or ABE program preferred.  Experience 
working with adults preferred.  Computer knowledge preferred.  Start date: ASAP 
after closing.  Starting rate: $20.30/hour and up.  For more information, call 
Julie Pierce at 763-506-7863 or e-mail: julie.pierce@anoka.k12.mn.us.

Adult Basic Education Teacher - Metro North ABE - Brooklyn Center High School
Position #CET05-1327
PT; 12 months/year; 3 evenings/wk (M, T, W).  12 hrs/wk.  Class is from 
6:00-8:30 p.m.  Position also includes prep, meeting, and volunteer support 
time).  Teaching English as a Second Language to preliterate and low level 
literacy adult learners.  Minimum qualifications: Current Minnesota teaching 
license  (any field) or BA or MA in ESL, applied linguistics, or bilingual 
education; strong communication and organizational skills; ability to be 
flexible and function well in a busy environment, to work well as a team 
member, and to work well with volunteers.  Experience in an ESL or ABE program 
preferred.  Experience working with adults preferred.  Computer knowledge 
preferred.  Start date: ASAP after closing.  Starting rate: $20.30/hour and up. 
 For more information, call Julie Pierce at 763-506-7863 or e-mail: 
julie.pierce@anoka.k12.mn.us.

Applications are available online at: http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us.  Click on 
"Employment Opportunities".  Directions for completing and submitting your 
application and posting information are on the website.
 
Julie Pierce
ABE Program Supervisor
763-706-3850
612-735-1284 (cell)
763-706-3834 (fax)

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Hello My name is Marlene Stillman and I am a Graduate student at Hamline and a 
Casa de Esperanza volunteer. We are in need of Spanish speaking volunteers to 
staff our Centro de Informacion Y Recursos.
 
El Centro de Informacion was established to provide resources to Latino 
communities in the Twin Cities. This has been a wonderful experience for me I 
would be happy to talk to you about what I do at El Centro de Informacion, a 
branch of Casa De Esperanza. You may call me at 651-483-0404         
For more information, or
the person to talk to if you want to volunteer is:
Ambar Hanson Casa De Esperanza, (651) 646-5553x108
Thank You Marlene 

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Dear ACTC colleagues and beyond,

Please note...this event is FREE and open to all of your teacher education 
students!

Saturday, October the 29th is the day! All of your elementary and secondary 
licensure candidates are once again invited to attend, FREE of charge, our 6th 
annual workshop for geography skills for teachers. This popular event is 
co-sponsored by the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) and the 
Minnesota Alliance for Geographic Education (MAGE), and hosted by the Education 
Department and social studies major at Hamline University. 

Online registration is easy! Check out the new MAGE web address below for more 
information:


               
www.macalester.edu/geography/mage/teachers/institutes/2005actc/index.htm 


I am sending ACTC colleagues a few remaining brochures that you can pass out in 
classes. They should arrive by CLIC mail in a few days. 

Please note: The October 1st preference deadline for ACTC students has passed 
so you and your students are encouraged to jump online and secure your spots. 
Enrollment is limited to about 120 participants each year, so don't delay.

Please forward this information to your social studies specialists!

Details: Saturday, October 29th in the Giddens Learning Center (corner of 
Hewitt and Snelling) from      9:00-3:00. Breakfast and lunch provided. 
Publisher's displays. Excellent workshop teachers from urban, suburban and 
rural school districts!

FREE instructional materials (our annual shipment of Goodes World Atlas arrived 
yesterday...a $65.00 value in most college bookstores)!!

We look forward to seeing you and your students,

Steve Jongewaard
Professor of 
Education and 
Program Director,
Social Studies Major