Physical Education Teacher

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 & Learning department provides year-round programming working directly with refugee youth, their parents and families, and their schools.

Scope of Work:

The Newcomer Youth Summer Academy (NYSA) is a six-week program that prepares newly arrived refugee youth to succeed at their grade level in the New York City public school system. Up to 130 students from ages 5 – 21 from over 20 countries will participate in academic, creative arts, social-emotional learning, physical education, and life skills classes. Field trips are held on Fridays.

The Physical Education Teacher will design and implement a six-week curriculum that builds students’ knowledge, skills, and interest in physical education. 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. 

Hours:             

• Training: July 5^th, 6^th, 7^th: Up to 24 hours of training, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Foundational online training modules to be completed independently ahead of synchronous staff training dates
• Main Program: July 10^th - August 11^th, 2022: Monday – Thursday, 4 hours per day (12:00pm – 4:00pm) plus 1 evening of parent/teacher conferences. 

Major Responsibilities

• Participate in mandatory school programing.
• Collaborative planning sessions for all staff training and program meetings.
• Plan a 6-week culturally- and developmentally-responsive curriculum
• Plan for sheltered instructional approaches (SIOP) for English Language Learners/multilingual learners, K-12 in the curriculum
• Submit daily lesson plans, slide decks, and materials weekly in advance of the date of instruction
• Perform formal formative, and post-assessments to inform planning and instruction. Record student observations on IRC-defined indicators of school readiness.
• Complete the All-Staff program evaluation
• Review student progress and maintain student data bodies of evidence
• Complete all required reports. Comply with all IRC policies and protocols
• plan for, incorporate, and manage Classroom Culture Lead Teachers and volunteer Peer Mentors into SEL classroom instruction
• Participate in one after-school parent/teacher conference evening during the academy
• Complete weekly progress reports and final report cards for each student

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in education, social work, psychology or related field required; candidate for Master’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of physical education teaching experience in New York City public schools or other accredited school systems is required
• Experience teaching English Language Learners/multilingual learners utilizing a Sheltered Instructional (SIOP) approach, is preferred
• Ability to work well with people of diverse cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge of sports health and safety precautions is required
• Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team player who is self-directed and organized
• Fluency in written and spoken English required. Second language proficiency in relevant language highly desirable (Spanish, French, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Arabic, Mandingo, Bambara, Wolof, Fulani, Tibetan, Russian, Urdu, Bengali, Haitian Creole, Nepali etc.)

Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.  Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Working Environment:  NYSA takes place in a centrally located school (TBD) in New York City.  All applicants must be willing to relocate to the New York City area for the entirety of the Academy.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity.  We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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