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BACKGROUND: International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian
crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in more than 40 countries and over 20
U.S. cities, the IRC provides resettlement, education and empowerment support to refugees and
displaced people.
SCOPE OF WORK: Intern will support the ESL teacher in supporting students participating in either the
Introduction to English class, Beginner class, or Advanced Class. These classes are in person at the IRC
office. The classes support refugees and immigrants transition into the everyday aspects of life in the US.
Using engaging and student-centered lessons, the intern will help with administrative tasks, lead
activities, support in conversation practice, and substitute. Finally, intern will collaborate with members of
the Adult Education team to ensure clients' immediate educational needs are met.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assist lead teacher in ESL classes for immigrants, newly arrived refugee and asylee clients, using interactive, learner-centered activities
* Record daily attendance for the class
* Assist with class prep (example: photocopying lesson materials)
* Conduct outreach to students to ensure attendance
* Meet with lead teacher to receive instruction and guidance on role in class
* Occasional childcare support in the classroom
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Intern will learn how to effectively manage a classroom with students of various backgrounds and English Language levels.
2. Intern will learn to work as team to effectively prepare and execute lessons and activities.
3. Intern focus on WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) goals and developing students' workplace and post-secondary language skills
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
* Experience teaching ESL to adults, and a bachelor's degree preferred
* Experience working with adult students from a variety of backgrounds, including those with limited formal education and/or literacy skills
* Excellent classroom management skills and confidence facilitating both large and small groups
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
* Reliable, responsible, and dedicated to the position until the end of the semester
* Fluency in Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, or Dari is a plus.