NJ Refugee Youth Summer Academy ESL Lead Teacher
elizabeth, nj usa
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: elizabeth, nj usa
- Grade: Mid level - Mid level
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Occupational Groups:
- Youth
- Education, Learning and Training
- Translations and Languages
- Refugee rights and well-being
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: Closed
Requisition ID: req8587
Job Title: NJ Refugee Youth Summer Academy ESL Lead Teacher
Sector: Education
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Part-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Elizabeth, NJ USA
Job Description
In late July/early August 2020, IRC in New Jersey will host a three-week summer program focusing on English as a Second Language (ESL) enrichment and psychosocial support for refugee youth living in and around Elizabeth, New Jersey. Up to 90 students in six classes, aged 5 – 20, from at least 10 countries will participate in academics, creative arts, recreational activities, and social-emotional learning (SEL). Field trips will be held once per week. The Lead Teacher will lead the classroom instructional team to reinforce English language learning with refugee youth in a positive and healing classroom environment. IRC seeks six ESL Lead Teachers (one per class) to supervise a self-contained classroom, teaching English literacy and ESL concepts through various subjects and collaborating with volunteer facilitators on specialized activities such as art or music. Each ESL Lead Teacher is expected collaborate with a clinical psychology doctoral student who serves as the classroom psychosocial support facilitator, assistant teacher, and classroom volunteers as they implement a culturally and age appropriate curriculum for a class of approximately 15 students. Given the varied English levels and formal education experiences of the student body, the ESL Lead Teacher must be flexible and comfortable with using various methods for teaching English Language Learners. Throughout their classroom activities, assistant teachers will be expected to contribute to the program’s goals of fostering students’ English competence and social-emotional development. Anticipated Position Term: July 29-August 23 Anticipated Hours: Teachers will be expected to work approximately 9am – 3:30pm Monday through Friday during RYSA (August 5-23). They will also be expected to participate in approximately 20 hours of training and preparation prior to RYSA’s start during the week of July 29 and a parent orientation night to be held in July. Major Responsibilities: Differentiate instruction to ensure positive learning experiences for students with interrupted formal education and students at various ESL levels Collaborate with classroom psychosocial support staff to integrate activities and practices that support students’ social-emotional learning and well-being Comply with all agency policies and protocols
Qualifications
Education: Teaching certification in New Jersey or another state ESL certification required Work Experience: A minimum of three years teaching required Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations desirable Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: Proven success planning and delivering creative and engaging curricula for classes of diverse beginner to intermediate ELLs Cultural competence and cross-cultural or overseas experience desirable Ability to work independently and as part of a team Language Skills: Second language proficiency in Arabic, Kiswahili, Pashto, Dari, Urdu, Spanish, or French desirable Working Environment: RYSA will be held at a school facility or University facility in Elizabeth, Roselle, or Union. Travel is necessary to accompany students and staff on field trips. To Apply: please upload your resume and cover letter indicating your interest in this program AND HOURLY SALARY REQUIREMENT. Candidates may specify interest in working with a particular grade level, however no grade assignment is guaranteed. All applicants must be certified ESL teachers in New Jersey or another state.
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