ESL Assistant Intern

IRC New York Regional Office - Family Education 
Position: ESOL Assistant Intern- Beginner and Intermediate Levels
Reports to: Family Education Coordinator 
Position term: Monday-Thursday, 10:00am-1:00pm, October 2021-April 2022, opportunity to extend

Please note this is an unpaid position

BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 29 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

The IRC New York office’s Family Education program provides free classes and educational services to our adult refugee and immigrant clients. They have diverse cultural and educational backgrounds. Moreover, they are highly adaptable, usually multilingual, and eager to start rebuilding their lives in America. At the IRC, they may enroll in on-site English classes, attend cultural orientation sessions, participate in workshops, and register for external educational opportunities. 

SCOPE OF WORK:
Intern will support the ESOL teacher in supporting students participating in the Introduction to English class. This class is in person at the IRC office. The English class serves Spanish speakers who are just starting to learn English. This class supports newly arrived refugees and immigrants transition into the everyday aspects of life in the US. Using engaging and student-centered lessons, the intern will help with translation, lead activities, support in conversation practice, grade homework. Finally, intern will collaborate with members of the Family Education team to ensure clients’ immediate educational needs are met. 

. RESPONSIBILITIES: 
•Assist lead teacher in ESOL classes for immigrants, newly-arrived refugee and asylee clients, using interactive, learner-centered activities 
•Complete pre- and post- assessments with students
•Record daily attendance for the class
•Conduct outreach to students to ensure attendance
•Provide Spanish interpretation to students when requested
•Meet with lead teacher to receive instruction and guidance on role in class