Refugee Youth Summer Academy Assistant Teacher

SUMMER UNPAID OPPORTUNITY

Position:             Refugee Youth Summer Academy Assistant Teacher

Reports to:         Kira O'Brien, OST Programs Coordinator 

Position Term:    July 7, 2014 – August 1, 2014; Mandatory Training- July 2nd and 3rd

Hours:                 Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Background:

Since its inception in 1999, the Refugee Youth Program has developed partnerships with New York City public schools, community-based organizations and local colleges and universities to support the positive development of refugee youth and their communities in New York City.  The Refugee Youth Program provides year round programming working directly with refugee youth, their parents and families, and their schools.

Scope of Work:

The Refugee Youth Summer Academy is a four-week program which prepares newly arrived refugee youth to succeed at their grade level in the New York City public school system. Students participate in academic classes as well as creative arts and recreational activities including sports, arts and crafts, theatre, music and dance. Field Trips are held on Fridays.

As part of the Refugee Youth Summer Academy, Assistant Teachers assist Lead Teachers of an Elementary, Junior High or High School level classroom. The Assistant Teacher is assigned to one class and remains with the class as it moves through the day's schedule of classes. He or she supports the delivery of a 4-week curriculum in ways deemed appropriate by Lead Teachers.  Responsibilities of the Assistant Teacher may include working with small groups delivering engaging, culturally and age appropriate lesson plans, motivating students to participate in activities, and assisting with classroom management.  This is a unpaid internship.

Essential Job Functions:

Participate in the All-Staff orientation/training on July 2nd and July 3rd and all program meetings and staff development activities thereafter.With input from IRC Staff and the lead teacher, assist in the implementation of a 4 week curriculum with emphasis on literacy and math skill development.Tutor students individually and in small groups.Regularly review and communicate student progress with teachers throughout the day.Provide guidance to Peer Mentors also assisting in the classroom. Participate in weekly meetings with IRC Staff and weekly all school meetings. Complete all required reporting on time. Comply with all agency policies and protocols.Manage individual student and classroom behavior throughout the day.

Requirements:

·       Bachelors in education or related field preferred, (candidacy is required) 

·       1 year of experience working with children or youth, specifically in the context of educational and social programs is required. Experience working in New York City public schools highly desirable.

·         Experience with English Language Learners required.

·         Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations desirable.

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·         Flexible, dependable, mature and collaborative work style required.

·         Second Language proficiency in Burmese, French, Nepali, Tibetan or Arabic desirable.

For more information on our IRC New York Program please click HERE. Please apply at www.ircjobs.org

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Position is contingent upon availability of funds.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.  

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