Share your passion for language and culture while making a real difference in our community. As a Bridges Instructor, you’ll teach K–6 students in Monroe County through engaging, activity-based lessons that spark curiosity and inspire learning. We welcome IU undergraduate and graduate students from any field who have skills in world languages especially Less Commonly Taught Languages and a desire to work with children.
Become a Bridges Instructor
Apply to be a Bridges Instructor
See how you can share your language and culture this fall - apply to teach with Bridges!
Who can Apply?
We welcome applications from Indiana University undergraduate and graduate students who:
- Have proficiency in a world language especially Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTLs) such as Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Kiswahili, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, and more.
- Are passionate about working with children in grades K–6.
- Are enthusiastic about sharing their culture and language in creative, engaging ways.
- Can commit to teaching once a week for 10 weeks during the fall semester.
Note: No prior teaching experience is required, training and classroom support are provided. Students from all majors are encouraged to apply.
FAQ
Instructors will teach classes for 10 weeks during the semester, and participate in one two-hour training session prior to teaching.
Classes are held on site at one of our MCCSC partner schools beginning 2 to 3 weeks into the semester.
Classes are between 35 and 45 minutes per session, typically held between 3:00 and 5:00 after school dismissal.
Currently, Bridges instructors do not earn class credit or other IU credentials for their participation. Volunteering as an instructor can count for course-required community service hours. If you have additional questions, or would like to make special arrangements with your course instructor, please contact the program manager.
Have questions about Bridges?
Visit our detail pages above or contact our program manager.