Physical Education Teacher, Refugee Youth Summer Academy

Position:            Refugee Youth Summer Academy Physical Education Teacher

Reports to:        Dean of Instruction

Position Term:  June 30 – August 14, 2020

Hours:               Training: June 30 & July 1, 2: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Main Program: July 6 – August 14: Monday-Thursday, 12:00-4:00PM

Background:

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 Department provides year round programming working directly with refugee youth, their parents and families, and their schools.

Scope of Work:

The Refugee Youth Summer Academy (RYSA) is a six-week program focusing on preparing newly arrived refugee youth to succeed at their grade level in the New York City public school system. Up to 120 students from ages 5 – 21 from over 20 countries will participate in academic, creative arts, physical education, and life skills classes. Field trips are held on Fridays. There are six classes, typically a lower elementary (K-2), two upper elementary grade levels (3-5) a Junior High, and two High School level classes.

The Physical Education Teacher will design and implement a six week curriculum that builds students’ knowledge, skills, and interest in physical education. Additionally, the Physical Education Teacher will contribute to the Program’s goals of fostering students’ social-emotional development and building a strong sense of community among the students and staff. This is an unpaid volunteer or internship opportunity.

Essential Job Functions:

·Participate in pre-program Teachers’ Meet & Greet on June 25, and All Staff trainings and all program meetings and staff development activities, thereafter

·Plan and submit a 6-week culturally- and age-responsive Physical Education curriculum for elementary and JHS/HS students, using sheltered instructional teaching methodologies for English Language Learners

·Submit weekly lesson plans in advance of teaching, utilizing RYSA lesson planning format

·Perform and report on pre- and post-assessments, to inform curriculum and lesson design, and baseline progress data. Complete all staff program evaluation

·Complete all required reporting on time. Comply with all agency policies and protocols

·Productively plan for and incorporate Classroom Culture Lead Teachers and volunteer Peer Mentors into classroom instruction

·Complete progress report and final report cards for each student

Internship Learning Objectives:

1.Lesson planning using best practices for working with ELLs

2.Integrating social-emotional learning principles into curriculum

3.Developing, implementing, and reporting on assessments

·Ability to work well with people of diverse cultural backgrounds

·Knowledge of sports health and safety precautions required

·At least 2 years’ experience working with youth in sports/physical education required

·Cultural competence and cross-cultural or overseas experience required

·Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferred

·Strong interpersonal and communication skills

·Strong team player who is self-directed and organized

·Reliable and flexible

·Second language proficiency in French, Spanish, Fulani, Mandingo, Nepali, Haitian Creole, Ukrainian, or other relevant language is desirable