Adult Education Intern

Job Description

IRC NJ Adult Education Intern

LOCATION: 208 Commerce Place, 4th Floor, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 TIME COMMITMENT: At least 2 days per week, 9 am-5 pm

The Adult Education Intern assists newly-arrived refugee clients in a multi-level and culturally diverse English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classroom to gain English literacy and comprehension skills. This intern will also assist in supporting logistics for cultural orientation classes, where newly-arrived refugee clients gain an understanding of community resources and expectations for the resettlement period. This is an unpaid internship position.

RESPONSIBILITIES: ESOL Assist with record-keeping, data entry, and file maintenance to support ESOL program administration, among other tasks. Arrange for interpretation as needed to answer student inquiries. Assist in preparing educational materials as requested by instructor. Assist instructor in daily classroom activities including one on one tutoring and leading small groups, and serving as substitute instructor as needed. Assist in administering end-of-term student language assessments and surveys. Cultural Orientation Provide monthly logistical assistance for CO classes, including setting up the physical classroom space, preparing materials, ordering lunch, and helping with documentation, among other tasks. Contact clients to provide reminders prior to each CO class. For each training complete assessment forms with each client to assess their understanding of cultural orientation content. Facilitate CO classes in one-on-one and group settings as needed in English or other languages with interpreters.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Students will learn about refugee resettlement and refugee social services. Students will develop administrative and teaching skills. Students will learn how to interact with multicultural and limited English speaking clients.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Undergraduate studies in education, humanities, social sciences, international relations or a related field. Must convey confidence, have effective communication skills and exhibit excellent attention to detail. Desired languages but not required: Spanish, French, Arabic, Dari/Farsi, Pashto, or Kiswahili . Strong desire to help refugees rebuild their lives in New Jersey. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. Patience, understanding, flexibility, and an unceasingly positive attitude. Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts. Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.

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.