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Adult ESL Assistant Instructor Intern

Remote | New York City

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Remote | New York City
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Translations and Languages
  • Closing Date:

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.

Please note that this is an UNPAID internship. 

TITLE: ESL Assistant Intern - In-person/Remote
LOCATION: IRC New York Regional Office - Adult Education
START DATE: September 1,2024
POSITION REPORTS TO: Adult ESL Instructor

SCOPE OF WORK: Support the ESL teacher in facilitating dynamic and engaging our fully online English
classes. The classes support refugees and immigrants transition into the everyday aspects of life in the
US. You will help develop interactive student-centered lessons, support with administrative tasks, lead
activities, and provide conversation practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist lead teacher in ESL classes for immigrants, newly arrived refugee and asylee clients, using
interactive, 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 English
Language 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 of
countries.

 

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 limited
formal 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-changing
environment
• 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.
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.