Job Title: Volunteer Teacher - Latino Survival English Class
Reports To: Director of Latino Ministries

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is a Christian ministry dedicated to serving the homeless, poor, and addicted in our community. By meeting physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs, our Mission is changing lives!

SUMMARY:
The Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is seeking to change lives with the Gospel and practical services. The Latino Ministries Department Volunteer English Teachers provide the opportunity for low income, poor new immigrant Latinos to learn English and the American Culture. In addition, the Latino Ministry Department Volunteer English Teacher develops friendships, gains trust, and guides low income Latino immigrants in making life better for them in the USA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates systematic simple English instruction to Spanish speaking adult, youth and children foreign learners.
• Able to make application from study to real-life issues that Latino clients face on a daily basis.
• Provides spiritual care to students including prayer, and spiritual Biblical direction.
• Fosters a co-operative work environment with other Volunteer teachers participating in the program to ensure that program goals and objectives are achieved.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Demonstrated Christian maturity and passion for ministry. Must complete a background check with no history of violence or sexual offenses. Able to teach at least two classes in the evenings per month.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to be self motivated and demonstrate initiative.
• Able to support the Union Gospel Mission’s statement of Christian faith and share that faith and knowledge with staff and clients.
• Ability to speak Spanish.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

To apply send resume and cover letter to jobinfo@ugmtc.org or fax to 651-222-7968, Attention Human Resources.