Digital Inclusion Program Intern

Support digital literacy initiatives and assist clients with technology.

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Overview

Support digital literacy initiatives and assist clients with technology.

You have:

  • 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.
  • Fluency or familiarity with Spanish, Arabic, Pashto, Dari, Haitian Creole, or Swahili is a bonus, but not required.

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 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 a time when you facilitated a workshop for a diverse group? This question assesses your experience and adaptability in teaching. Provide details on the context, your approach, and the outcome.
How do you manage classroom dynamics with varying levels of student ability? This explores your classroom management skills and adaptability. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to create a welcoming environment for your students? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach developing lesson plans for diverse learners? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a successful digital literacy workshop you've led? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org