Education Intern

The ESL Intern will:

- Learn how to manage classes and supporting services within the established requirements, to provide the best possible service to vulnerable populations.

- Develop critical thinking skills, clients service skills, and intercultural education and social work skills.

- Learn about the IRC locally and globally, the available services to refugees and ORR-eligible clients in Richmond, Virginia.

Responsibilities:

- This position requires candidates to work in-person at our office in Richmond, Virginia. - Assist IRC staff with the enrollment, coordination, and implementation of English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, including: - Supporting teachers in the preparation of the student materials for the classes. - Differentiating and scaffolding instruction to students individually or in small groups. - Providing direct instruction to students in various individual, small group, and whole group contexts. - Contacting students to confirm their availability to attend classes. - Navigating client barriers to education. - Communicating with local stakeholders and adult education services to connect students to appropriate classes. - Coordinating with volunteers to ensure proper coverage is in place for adult education classes, including childcare volunteers; covering the childcare volunteer role as needed. - Collecting data to support educational initiatives and encourage student success. - Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy, and practice sensitivity to cultural and personality differences of clients by respecting their beliefs and values. - Other support as needed.

Qualifications - Undergraduate or graduate level studies in education, social work, international relations, social sciences, or related field preferred. - Cultural awareness of and sensitivity to vulnerable populations, and a desire to help refugees adjust to life in the U.S. - Patience, understanding, and flexibility - Strong organizational skills with attention to detail - Effective communication skills, especially in a multicultural environment - Engaged in learning about the IRC (mission, philosophy, global work, and local efforts) and willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies - Proficiency in more than one language (especially Dari, Spanish, Swahili, and Kinyarwanda) preferred but not required

*This position is unpaid and reports to the Adult Education Specialist.

*IRC leading the way from harm to home.

*IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

*The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlines in the IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.