Refugee Youth Summer Academy Lead Teacher

Position:             Refugee Youth Summer Academy Lead Academic Teacher

Reports to:          Education Specialist

Position Term:    July 1, 2014 – August 1, 2014

Hours:                 Monday-Thursday 9:00am – 1pm or 12pm-3pm; 2 Parent Teacher evenings and graduation; July 1st-3rd training 8am-5pm

Background:

Since its inception in 1999, the IRC in New York 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, creative arts, physical education, and life skills classes. Field Trips are held on Fridays.

At the elementary grade levels (approximately grades 3-5) the Lead Academic Teachers will guide a self-contained classroom by teaching and engaging students with culturally and age appropriate lesson plans. At the Junior High and High School levels Lead Academic Teachers will be responsible for specialized content instruction in one of three specific subjects: English Language Arts, Math, and US History. 

The Lead Academic Teachers are expected to design an English Language Learner focused curriculum that includes literacy, math and US history lessons. Given the varied formal education experiences of the refugee youth, the lead teacher must also include differentiated instructions for the class of approximately 15-25 students of mixed ages and academic levels. Lead Teachers have the support of one Assistant Teacher and 3 Peer Mentors in the classroom. The Lead Teacher is expected to strategically utilize these support staff to ensure adequate individual attention to students, significant small group work, and consistent classroom management.

Throughout their classroom activities, teachers will be expected to contribute to the Academy’s goals of social emotional learning and community building goals among the students and staff.  Candidates should specify which class level they are applying for: Elementary or Junior High/High School. If applying for a Junior High/High School position, please indicate if your training/experience has been in English, Math or US History.

Essential Job Function:

Participate in the All-Staff orientation/training on July 1st - July 3rd and all program meetings and staff development activities, thereafter.Meet and coordinate with creative arts staff Perform informal/formal pre-assessments of students to inform curriculum and lesson designWith input from the Education Specialist, plan and develop a 6 week culturally and age appropriate curriculum using student centered teaching methodologies for English Language Learners at  the elementary, junior high and high school levels.  Submit curriculum outline to the Education Specialist prior to the start of the program and submit weekly lesson plans.Regularly review student progress and maintain portfolio folders with weekly submission of work.  Complete all required reporting on time. Comply with all agency policies and protocols. Productively incorporate Assistant Teacher and Peer Mentor volunteers into classroom instruction.Participate in one parent/teacher conference throughout summer school and complete progress report, and final ‘report cards’ for each student.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in education or related field required.New York State teaching certification required.A minimum of three years teaching in the New York City Department of Education required.Ability to develop creative and engaging literacy and math lessons for beginner to intermediate ELLsCross-cultural or overseas experience required.Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations desirable.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Second Language proficiency in French, Tibetan, Nepali or Arabic desirable.

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

Position contingent upon funding availability.

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