Youth In-Home Tutoring Program Intern

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Position

RefugeeOne seeks a responsible intern to assist with the Youth In-Home Tutoring program. RefugeeOne’s in-home tutors work one-on-one with a child who has recently arrived in the United States. In a mutually beneficial exchange of culture and knowledge, tutors will help youth ages 6-17 practice English and adjust to the U.S. school system. Clients are largely located in Rogers Park, West Rogers Park, and Albany Park.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with approximately 100 volunteer tutors annually to set up matches with students
• Prepare educational materials for tutor use during tutoring sessions according to students’ academic and English levels
• Conduct home visits to introduce tutors to their student tutee and family
• Assist at the afterschool program as schedule permits

Requirements

• Reliable and flexible
• Able to work independently
• Comfortable entering client homes and communicating
• Access to a car helpful but not required

Time commitment

• Intern is asked to commit for one school year (September 2016-June 2017)
• 2 days each week. Weekday hours are 4-7 p.m. Can do one weekday and one weekend day if preferred. Schedule is flexible with your availability.

To apply

Please send a resume, cover letter describing why you would be a good fit, and three personal references to Janet Douglas at jdouglas@refugeeone.org. The intern selected for the program will need to complete a criminal background check.

Organization

RefugeeOne, located in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, has a national reputation for its success in helping refugees fleeing war, terror, and persecution to build new lives of safety, dignity, and self-reliance. RefugeeOne has a remarkably diverse staff of 40 people who collectively speak 35 languages. RefugeeOne has been resettling refugees in the Chicago area since 1982. For more information, visit www.refugeeone.org.