Location: New York,NY, USA
Please note that this is an UNPAID internship.
TITLE: ESL Assistant Intern - In-person/RemoteLOCATION: IRC New York Regional Office - Adult EducationSTART DATE: September1,2024POSITION REPORTS TO: Adult ESL Instructor
SCOPE OF WORK: Support the ESL teacher in facilitating dynamic and engaging our fully online Englishclasses. The classes support refugees and immigrants transition into the everyday aspects of life in theUS. You will help develop interactive student-centered lessons, support with administrative tasks, leadactivities, and provide conversation practice.
RESPONSIBILITIES:* Assist lead teacher in ESL classes for immigrants, newly arrived refugee and asylee clients, usinginteractive, learner-centered activities* Record daily attendance for the class* Assist with post-testing students at the end of the course* Assist with class prep (creating fun and interactive activities)* Conduct outreach to students to ensure attendance* Meet with lead teacher to receive instruction and guidance on role in class* Provide additional group tutoring for students
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:1. Learn how to effectively manage a classroom with students of various backgrounds and EnglishLanguage levels.2. Learn to work as team to effectively prepare and execute lessons and activities.3. Learn how to engage with a diverse group of enthusiastic students from a wide variety ofcountries.
Minimum Qualifications:REQUIREMENTS:* Experience teaching ESL to adults, and a bachelor's degree preferred* Experience working with adult students from a variety of backgrounds, including those with limitedformal 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-changingenvironment* Reliable, responsible, and dedicated to the position until the end of the semester* Fluency in Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, or Dari is a plus
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.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.