Overview
Facilitates extended learning and enrichment programs for middle and high school youth from refugee and immigrant backgrounds, supporting academic success and future opportunities. Serves as a liaison for Afghan or Ukrainian families, translating program information and providing feedback on cultural sensitivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead program implementation and support design of middle/high school programs.
- Support curriculum development, lesson planning, and designing lesson activities.
- Plan and lead large and small group activities and lessons.
- Create safe and healing learning spaces and build supportive relationships.
- Utilize academic resources and curriculum for culturally and level-appropriate implementation.
- Facilitate attendance records, classroom management, and material distribution.
- Support volunteers and interns assisting with youth programming.
- Lead outreach, registration, and data management for assigned programs.
- Utilize interpretation resources to outreach to families and complete program forms.
- Maintain accurate and updated information on tracking files.
- Provide communication to families on program updates and design accessible materials.
- Serve as staff liaison for Afghan or Ukrainian families.
- Lead communications with Afghan or Ukrainian families and translate program materials.
- Maintain ongoing knowledge of academic standards and post-secondary pathways.
- Research and build knowledge of available services and programs.
- Identify and engage potential partner organizations.
- Attend in-person events in the community and co-facilitate arrangements.
- Support with translation and interpretation for materials and families.
- Provide systems navigation and education related assistance to newcomer Afghan or Ukrainian families.
- Participate in program meetings and staff development activities.
- Drive an IRC van to transport participants to events, as needed.
Required Experience
- 2+ years of experience teaching, tutoring or mentoring secondary youth.
- Experience navigating post-secondary opportunities.
- Experience teaching/tutoring literacy and/or mathematics a plus.
- Experience in group youth enrichment programs desired (such as day camps, youth groups, outdoor education programs, after school programs, field trips, sports/recreation programs or clubs).
- Experience working with multi-lingual students or English Language Learners.
- Experience and proficiency utilizing online platforms such as Zoom and Teams, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Qualifications
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in fields such as youth development, college/career advising, teaching, tutoring, or mentoring desirable.
- TESOL certificate a plus.
- Willing to be First Aid/CPR certified upon hire.
- Driver’s license and insurance.
