Job Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
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 refugee youth and their communities in New York City. The Youth Education Department provides year-round programming working directly with refugee youth, their parents and families, and their schools.
Job Overview/Summary: The Newcomer Youth Summer Academy (NYSA) is a six-week program that prepares newly arrived refugee youth to succeed at their grade. Up to 130 students from ages 5 – 21 from over 20 countries will participate in academic, creative arts, physical education, and social-emotional learning classes.
We have a number of openings for our teaching staff for this summer, please see all links included below.
Program Dates:
Training: July 1-3, 2024: Up to 24 hours of training
Main Program: July 8 – August 16, 2024, 8am to 4pm – teacher schedules vary by position
Positions Available:
- Academic Lead Teachers
- Classroom Culture Lead Teachers
- Social Emotional Learning Teachers
- Physical Education Teachers
Qualifications
- Classroom management skills
- Lesson planning experience
- Strong communication skills
- Early childhood education background
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- Ability to create engaging and inclusive learning environments
- Familiarity with curriculum development and literacy education
- Previous experience in childcare or preschool settings
- Special education knowledge and behavior management skills
How to Apply
Please apply using the links below:
- SEL Teacher, Middle/High School: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req49438/Social-Emotional-Learning-Teacher-Middle-High-School
- Classroom Culture Lead Teacher, Middle/High School: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req49429/Classroom-Culture-Lead-Teacher-Middle-High-School
- Classroom Culture Lead Teacher, Elementary: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req49427/Classroom-Culture-Lead-Teacher-Elementary
- ELA Lead Teacher, Middle/High School: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req49430/ELA-Academic-Lead-Teacher-Middle-High-School
- Academic Lead Teacher, Elementary: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req49428/Academic-Lead-Teacher-Elementary
Compensation: 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.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
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.
US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $27.50 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 22 per week
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10018 (Required)
Work Location: In person