Youth ESOL Teacher (Spanish-Speaking)

Position: Youth ESOL Teacher (Spanish-Speaking)
Department: USP
Location: New York IRC Resettlement Office: 263 W 38th St. Floor 6 NY, NY 10018
Salary:  Unpaid

Background/IRC Summary:  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 immigrant youth and their communities in New York City.  The Education and Learning Program provides year-round programming working directly with immigrant youth, their parents and families, and their schools.

Job Overview/Summary:  The Youth ESOL Teacher (Spanish-speaking) is an unpaid volunteer position. The role is responsible for planning and delivering engaging, responsive youth ESOL curriculum and instruction to a group of culturally-diverse IRC high school students, most of whom are Spanish-speaking. Youth ESOL classes will take place for 2 hours each Saturday, in-person from 10AM-12PM EST, throughout the fall 2021 term.
Position term:   January 15 – May 14, 2022
Hours: Teaching: 10AM-12PM EST in-person; Planning & Grading: 1-2 additional hours, weekly

Major Responsibilities:
·       Plan and deliver culturally competent, trauma-informed ESOL curriculum and lesson plans for a culturally-diverse beginner Youth ESOL class (high schoolers), most of whom are Spanish-speakers
·       Submit detailed slide decks and student activities for review by IRC Youth Education Coordinator, weekly, in advance of date of instruction
·       Regularly review pupils’ progress and submit detailed class/student progress summaries for each class session
·       Complete all required reporting on time. Comply with all agency policies and protocols
·       Productively communicate and collaborate with all IRC Staff, Interns, and other Volunteers

Position Reports to:  Youth Education Coordinator