Youth Education Specialist

ReliefWeb; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Youth Education Specialist to enhance educational programs for refugee and immigrant youth in New York City. This role involves leading English language classes, managing curriculum development, and ensuring high-quality educational support. The specialist will collaborate with various stakeholders to adapt programs to meet the needs of students and their families. With a focus on cultural competence and community engagement, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and their communities. If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute to a vital mission, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

403b Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or relevant field required.
• Strong command of digital platforms and classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Cultural competence and experience with immigrant populations highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Youth English for Speakers of Other Languages (YESOL) classes.
• Manage intake and assessment processes for students.
• Support NYSA program planning and staff training.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Data Collection and Analysis

Classroom Management

Cultural Competence

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Master's Degree Candidate in Education

Tools

Microsoft Suite

G Suite

Canva

Job description

USA

Youth Education Specialist

Organization

• International Rescue Committee
  
  

Posted 9 May 2025 Closing date 9 Jun 2025

Background/IRC Summary: Since 1999, the IRC 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 Education and Learning Program provides year-round programming working directly with refugee youth, their parents and families, and their schools.

Job Overview/Summary

The Youth Education Specialist will work closely with the Youth Education Supervisor to support high-quality programming for refugee and immigrant youth in New York City. The specialist will be working on a team that works on youth education programs including, but not limited to, Youth Tutoring, online Youth English for Speakers of Other Languages (YESOL) classes, and Leaders in Training (LIT), a college access and career readiness program for high school juniors and seniors. During the annual Newcomer Youth Summer Academy (NYSA), the Youth Education Specialist will provide logistical support to teaching staff, coordinate instructional coaching, coordinate classroom assessment materials, collect, enter and analyze assessment data, and ensure the overall day-to-day classroom needs of the Academy are met.

Major Responsibilities

This position will lead Youth English for Speakers of Other Languages (YESOL) classes:

• Curriculum Preparation
• Create and improve YESOL curriculum to meet the needs of current student population including academic English and test preparation
• Prepare slideshows for each class
• Update syllabi for each group as semester progresses
• Intake and Assessment
• Manage new referral and contact information, outreach to potential families and students
• Administer baseline, midline and endline English assessments, coordinate intake process
• Collaborate with parents and teachers to identify specific student needs
• YESOL Program M & E
• Track class attendance and document daily individual and class case notes
• Gather qualitative data of program impact through student surveys and staff observations
• Synthesize and present data for annual reports
• Teach YESOL classes
• 2-3 groups of Middle School: Beginner and Intermediate
• 2 groups of High School: Beginner and Intermediate
• Intern Management
• Recruit and hire Youth ESOL interns
• Delegate weekly tasks and review submitted projects and tasks
• Provide opportunities for leadership and professional development
• Saturday Parent ESOL Classes
• Take lead on managing ESOL classes for parents of youth programs
  

Support the Mini Newcomer Youth Spring Academy (Mini NYSA) and the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy (NYSA), with direct responsibility for the academic program

• Support NYSA program planning, including staff and volunteer recruitment, hiring, and training
• Plan and instruct lessons on ESOL and other topics to groups of up to 25 students
• Participate in all Meet & Greets, staff trainings, program meetings, and staff development activities, thereafter
• Assist the Dean of Instruction in the implementation and analysis of various student assessment initiatives including but not limited to content area assessments, progress reports, and report cards
• Monitor submission of, enter, and analyze student assessment data
• Maintain students’ files
• Collect, record, and relay accountability communication regarding all required lesson planning documentation from Academy teachers
• Assist in the timely production and dissemination of necessary assessments and resources for all teaching staff
• Assist in the coordination and set up of caregiver-teacher conferences
• Assist in the coordination of and implementation of school-wide Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
• Lead the coordination and implementation of all staff-appreciation events and initiatives
• Record and distribute minutes of Academic Lead Teacher and Classroom Culture Lead Teacher staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Key Working Relationships

Position Reports to: Youth Education Supervisor

Position directly supervises: Interns

Other Internal and/or external contacts: other youth program staff

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant field; Master’s degree candidate in Education preferred
• Strong command of Microsoft Suite, G Suite, Canva, and other digital platforms required
• Classroom teaching experience preferred
• Experience with data collection and analysis
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communicative skills
• Cultural competence and cross-cultural or overseas experience required
• Experience working with immigrant populations, highly desirable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapting programming to shifting client needs and relevant government policy changes
• Fluency in written and spoken English required. Second language proficiency in relevant language highly desirable (including Spanish, French, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Arabic, Tibetan, Russian, Haitian Creole, Mandarin etc.)
• Flexibility to work on Saturdays and evenings based on program requirements.
  
  

Working Environment***:***

• All applicants must be based in or be willing to work from our New York City office. The IRC NYC RAI office is currently working in a hybrid environment (3 days in office and 2 remote). However, the specialist is expected to be in-person Monday-Friday during mini-NYSA and NYSA which we plan to take place in-person in a centrally located public school in New York City.
  
  

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

How to apply

Please Apply On Our Website

https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req58098/Youth-Education-Specialist

Job details

Country

• United States of America
  
  

City New York, NY/ Hybrid Source

• International Rescue Committee
  
  

Type

• Job
  
  

Career category

• Program/Project Management
  
  

Years of experience

• 0-2 years
  
  

Theme

• Education
  
  

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