Civics Classroom Aide
International Rescue Committee (IRC) of Turlock/Modesto
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Under the supervision of the Civics Instructor, classroom aides will teach civics classes to newly arrived refugees. This position is ideal for someone with a political science or teaching background
Under the supervision of the civics instructor, civics classroom aides will assist with individual instruction in citizenship requirements to newly arrived refugees.
Location:
To Be Announced
Time Commitment:
Minimum 4 hrs/week for a minimum of 10 weeks.
Responsibilities:
- Offer class presentations on the rights and duties of citizenship
- Provide one-on-one assistance to students on civics topics
- Make copies of instructional materials when needed
Skills/Qualifications:Ideal candidates will have tutoring experience or experience in education, as well as basic knowledge of the rights and duties of U.S. citizenship. This position is particularly ideal for candidates with a political science or teaching background.
How to Apply: Fill out an application online. If you're a good fit for this opportunity, someone will be in touch with you.
About International Rescue Committee (IRC) of Turlock/Modesto
Location:
1209 Woodrow Ave., Suite C4, Modesto, CA 95350, US
Mission Statement
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.
Description
At work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC's local offices in Turlock and Modesto operate several highly effective programs to meet a wide variety of refugee newcomers' needs. Our offices ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and we work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency through English language classes, job readiness training and civics services. This year, the IRC in Turlock will resettle refugees from Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and Syria among other countries.