SCOPE OF WORK:
Intern will support timely coordination and scheduling of classes in collaboration with colleagues, assist with program and date management, and teach as needed using IRC’s established curriculum.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate scheduling orientation dates, times and logistics
- Enroll and evaluate adult English language learners, maintain enrollment and attendance records
- Teach once or twice per month on select days using IRC’s curriculum and materials
- Assess students at the beginning and end of class, evaluating student progress and program effectiveness
- Willing to go on home visits to deliver orientation at clients homes, and or pick clients to and from their homes
- Attend regular meetings with the program coordinator
Learning Objectives:
The Cultural Orientation Intern will
- Get hands-on experience working with refugee populations soon after they arrive in the US
- Learn about the refugee resettlement process in NYC
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience teaching English language learners (ELLs)
- Bachelor’s degree in education or ESL Certification highly desirable
- Knowledge of student-centered teaching strategies
- Comfort working with refugees and immigrants from a variety of backgrounds, including those with limited formal education and/or literacy skills
- Ability to adapt to changing situations, working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Responsible, dependable and dedicated
To learn more about this position and to apply, click here.