Adult Education Americorps

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Job Description

Job Overview: The Adult Education AmeriCorps is responsible for supporting the provision of classroom instruction including English as other language, job readiness orientations and vocational training services, know your rights, cultural orientation, and topics around health and wellness to improve client capacity to adjust to life in America successfully. Classes vary in size and are held in office and out in the community. This position will report to program leads. The duration of this position is November 1, 2021 to July 22, 2022.

Please submit your application here: https://www.ndmva.org/international-rescue-committee-2/ and feel free to reach out to ruth.tate@rescue.org with any questions.

Major Responsibilities:

- Prepare and lead curriculum in classroom settings under the supervision of IRC office leads. - As appropriate, expand upon existing curriculum. - Assist in additional training opportunities such as mock interviews, creation of resumes, and job skills development sessions. - Assist clients directly by filling out job applications and assisting with the interview process, as appropriate. - Keep accurate attendance records and client pre- and post-assessments.

- Track client progress in client database. - Comply with all policies, procedures and protocols of the agency. - Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities.

Qualifications

- Training or experience in adult education, workforce development or TESOL is preferred.

- Experience working with external partners and volunteers to accomplish tasks/goals. - Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English. Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired. - Experience working in a multicultural environment desirable. - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). - Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident and authorized to work in the U.S.

- Must be at least 18 years old - Must have a high school diploma or be willing to earn one while serving (undergraduate degree strongly preferred)

Benefits to the Americorps member:

- Housing option for $437 per month in Redwood City and San Francisco - $16,000 stipend (paid out at $666 per pay period) - $6,095 education stipend - Free health insurance - Food assistance - Access to free day care -

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.

Added 2 years ago - Updated 10 months ago - Source: rescue.org

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