English as a Second Language Programs: ESL/Bilingual Tutoring

Welcome

To get on our list of tutors it is necessary to take the survey.

We update it every couple of months during the school year.

NEW -- We might have a need for tutors before school starts in the morning. If you are an early riser and are looking for a little more work each week this might be what you are looking for.

TUTORING DURING THE SCHOOL DAY K-12

If you are FLUENT in one or more languages other than English, please fill out the support staff survey.

K - 12 AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING

Those interested in being bilingual tutors should meet the minimum requirements:

* Be FLUENT in English and one other language. Our greatest need is for speakers of these languages: Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, or Korean

* Available 2-4 days from 2:45pm - 5:00pm or in some cases be available for evening programs

* Able & willing to support students with math, science, and social studies vocabulary, concepts, and homework

* Available to participate in district sponsored professional development.

* Willing to work with students from any language background.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

K-8 Math & K-8 Literacy

Spaces will be limited. Details will be posted soon -- check back.

Professional development opportunities will be open to bilingual tutors who are currently working in schools. Spaces will be limited.

BASIC TUTOR INFORMATION

There will be two informational sessions for people who might like to become ESL or bilingual tutors for the Ann Arbor Public Schools. If you are considering a job such as this, please come to one of the sessions to see if this is a job you might enjoy.
For the actual job posting please go to this site and search for hourly job postings: http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/hrs.home/home

Other information that might be useful:
* 95% of the tutors in our ESL department are bilingual tutors. They are fluent in English and at least one other language.
* Tutoring jobs are part-time, hourly, and often temporary (not guaranteed for a whole school year)
* Tutors need to be available to work during the school day. 7:40am - 3:30pm OR after school from 2:45 - 5:00, sometimes for evening programs
* Tutors who were hired after October 1, 2008 are encouraged to attend one of these sessions as well.
* Tutors do not plan or modify lessons for students. They support students in their classes with lessons planned by classroom or content area teachers.

WHAT TO BRING TO THE INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS -- IF YOU WANT TO APPLY ON THAT DAY:
* Your Driver's License
* A voided blank check -- for direct deposit of paychecks
* Your social security card + your green card and/or visa that might be necessary
* Your college transcript
* A teaching certificate -- if you have one
* Resume -- optional
Pay rates are determined by your level of education, teaching certification, and experience.

CONTACT PATTI BAILEY IN HUMAN RESOURECES: baileyp@aaps.k12.mi.us
994-2201

VOLUNTEERS WANTED TOO
If you don't have a work visa and would still like to help in the schools, please contact Norma McCuiston of Partners for Excellence. She coordinate volunteers for the entire school district.
mccuisto@aaps.k12.mi.us
734-994-8139

Professional Development for Bilingual Tutors

Literacy Instruction for tutors working with students in grades K-2 -- December 1st @ 1pm

Click HERE to express interest in the training. Spaces are limited. Those who get in will be contacted by November 24th.