Youth Education Specialist (ESOL)

International Rescue Committee; New York, Cary (NY, NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to humanitarian efforts, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting refugee youth in their educational journey. As a Youth Education Specialist, you will lead programs that empower young individuals through tutoring and career readiness workshops. Collaborate with a passionate team to ensure a smooth transition for students into the educational system, fostering their growth and success. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who need it most while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

10 sick days

10 US holidays

20-25 paid time off days

Medical insurance starting at $143/month

Dental insurance starting at $6.50/month

Vision insurance starting at $5/month

403b retirement savings plan

Disability & life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or relevant field required.
• Strong command of digital platforms and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support refugee youth with educational programs and tutoring.
• Coordinate and analyze student assessment data for programs.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

G Suite

Canva

Data collection and analysis

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Cultural competence

Fluency in English

Second language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree candidate in Education

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview/Summary: The Youth Education Specialist supports school-aged refugee youth and their families in a successful adjustment and transition to school. The specialist plans and implements youth education programs including but not limited to Youth Tutoring, Youth English for Speakers of Other Languages classes (YESOL), Leaders In Training (LIT - college access and career readiness for 11th and 12th graders) and support the planning and implementation of the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy (NYSA) and spring Mini-NYSA programs.

The Youth Education Specialist will work closely with the Youth Education Supervisor to support high-quality people management of teaching staff, academic assessment implementation, and staff appreciation throughout the year-round program. During 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:

Lead role for one of the following programs: Youth Tutoring, Youth English for Speakers of Other Languages and Leaders in Training programs

• Youth Tutoring: Proctor online tutoring Tuesday-Saturday with 12-15 tutors daily
• Leaders In Training: Co-Facilitate two-hour workshops on college access, career readiness, and civic engagement each Saturday for Juniors and Seniors in high school in accordance with curriculum provided; Support in the planning and facilitation of career days/visit for Leaders in Training students
• YESOL: Instruct English lessons online for five groups of middle and high school students two times per week
• Support the management of participant recruitment, retention, attendance, and family engagement
• Support the management of program files and databases (enrollment, attendance, outcomes monitoring); maintain accurate and complete records

Co-lead 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
• 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 as requested
• 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 Coordinator
Position directly supervises:Tutors, 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.

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.