Description
The Adult Education Intern will assist the Adult Education Specialist in the planning and implementation of English language training classes to refugees and immigrants served by IRC Richmond.
Responsibilities:
- Assist IRC staff with the enrollment, coordination, and implementation of classes
- Contact students to confirm their availability to attend classes
- Navigate client barriers to education, including transportation and childcare
- Differentiate and scaffold instruction to students individually or in small groups
- Communicate with local stakeholders and adult education services to connect students to appropriate classes
- Support teachers in preparing student materials for classes
- Coordinate with volunteers to ensure proper coverage for adult education classes
- Collect and interpret data to support educational initiatives and encourage student success
- Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate or graduate level studies in education, social work, international relations, social sciences, or related field preferred
- Respect and awareness of global backgrounds and experiences, and a desire to help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.
- Background in education or experience teaching formally or informally
- Patience, understanding, and flexibility
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Effective communication skills, especially in a cross-global environment
- Engaged in learning about the IRC and willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies
- Proficiency in more than one language preferred but not required (especially Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Spanish, and Kinyarwanda)
Benefits:
- Comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits, including medical insurance, dental, vision, FSA, 403b retirement savings plan, disability and life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program