NYSA Teacher Assistant - High School

at  International Rescue Committee

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 more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available for the all training days and the entire duration of the program. No exceptions.

EDUCATION:

• Current graduate student or recent grad, preferably in Education, International Affairs, Public Policy, or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferred
• Experience working with youth of diverse backgrounds preferred
• Teaching experience highly desirable

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Rapport building skills with youth and/or adults of diverse backgrounds
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Cultural competence and cross-cultural or overseas experience desirable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Second language proficiency language proficiency in relevant language desirable (including Spanish, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Arabic, Haitian Creole).

• Implement culturally and age-appropriate curriculum for a class of approximately 15 students
• Differentiate instruction to ensure positive learning experiences for students with interrupted formal education and students at various English language proficiency
• Co-plan adaptive curriculum and daily lesson plans in collaboration with the Lead Teacher
• Collaborate with Lead Teacher to support integrating practices that support students’ social-emotional learning and well-being in addition to student’s academic development
• Tutor students individually or in small groups
• Assist in the supervision of Peer Mentors
• Promote a welcoming, nurturing, and supportive classroom environment for newcomer students that facilitates trust and self-esteem building
• Collaborate with activity facilitators (yoga, music, art, sports) to ensure English language acquisition is promoted throughout all program activities
• Engage in daily all-staff debriefings
• Assist with daily operations including student arrival and dismissal, lunchtime setup/clean up, and Friday field trips
• Participate in staff and volunteer training the week of, including curriculum development and overview of IRC’s Social and Emotional Asset Development (SEAD) Curriculum (addressing social and emotional needs of refugee youth)
• Assisting in providing feedback on student growth and complete student evaluation forms
• Comply with all agency policies and protocols, including providing feedback on training and program-wide evaluation