Digital Inclusion Instructor (Unpaid, Onsite)
Assist in teaching digital literacy to refugees and immigrants in New Jersey.
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Overview
Assist in teaching digital literacy to refugees and immigrants in New Jersey.
You have:
- Experience teaching ESOL/EFL to adults in group settings.
- Experience working with adult students from varied backgrounds.
- Excellent classroom management skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in fast-paced environments.
- Fluency or familiarity with Spanish, Arabic, Pashto, Dari, Haitian Creole, or Swahili is a bonus.
BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 50 countries and 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.
SCOPE OF WORK: The IRC in New Jersey seeks an unpaid instructor to support digital literacy learning among recently arrived adult refugees and immigrants who have fled persecution in their home country and are rebuilding their lives in New Jersey. The instructor will assist the Education and Learning manager and adult education coordinator to support computer lab inventory, digital literacy workshop instructions, and assist clients with internet services applications.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain the computer lab and inventory of technology equipment. - Set up new laptops for clients. - Support clients for the internet applications and troubleshoot issues with the internet company. - Facilitate small to large group basic digital literacy workshops using provided curriculum. - Design customized lesson plans based on provided curriculum for student- centered learning activities. - Create a welcoming environment that fosters community and learning among program participants while interacting with diverse population. - Record attendance and prepare lesson materials effectively.
Qualifications DESIRED QUALITIES:
- Experience teaching ESOL/EFL to adults in group settings. - Experience working with adult students from a variety of backgrounds, including those with limited formal education and/or literacy skills. - Excellent classroom management skills and confidence facilitating both large and small groups. - Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. - Reliable, responsible, and dedicated to the position until the end of the session. - Fluency or familiarity with Spanish, Arabic, Pashto, Dari, Haitian Creole, or Swahili is a bonus, but not required.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience teaching digital literacy? | This question assesses your practical experience and teaching skills in digital literacy. | Share specific examples of your previous teaching experiences and methodologies. |
| How do you manage classroom behavior during lessons? | The interviewer wants to understand your classroom management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to accommodate diverse learning needs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team. What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What approaches do you take for lesson planning and curriculum design? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
rescue.org
