Education - ESL - Americorps

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Scope of Service: The Education AmeriCorps member will join the Adult Education team as they support newly arrived adult refugees and immigrants in their short and long-term educational and career goals, especially pertaining to English Language Training. This position reports to the Education & Learning Program Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of various classes, including facilitating enrollments, giving a pre- and post-assessment, navigating client barriers to education, and completing an intake with referred students.
• Deliver English instruction, including planning and preparing curriculum and differentiating lessons to meet students’ needs
• Coordinate program volunteers including childwatch, tutors, teaching assistants, and teachers
• Document attendance, enrollment, assessments, and related program information
• Collaborate with community partners to provide services that best align with client needs
• Assist with orientations and intakes
• Provide lesson plans and curriculum to volunteers as needed
• Work across programs to provide targeted adult education classes and services to students, including coordinating information sessions between classes
• Provide follow-up support to clients and volunteers to ensure ongoing participation and success
• Participate in all program meetings, development activities, and other meetings as needed
• Support Education Program staff by assisting with data entry, scheduling meetings, and other duties as needed

Requirements:

• Must commit to completing 900 hours of service before August 31st, 2026
  • Upon completion of service hours, AmeriCorps members are eligible to receive an Education Award in the amount of $3,690
• Demonstrated interest in education or social work
• Strong communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English. Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is strongly desired
• Demonstrated experience working in a multicultural environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and consistent access to reliable transportation
• Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be high school graduates, GED recipients, working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service.
• Must complete a National Service Criminal History check

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.