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6 people are interested
Program Coordinator for Elementary Tutoring Program
ORGANIZATION: Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans, CIANA
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6 people are interested
Description:
Established in 2006, Center for the Integration & Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) is a social service organization that works to integrate new immigrants from South Asia, Middle-East, and North Africa into American society.
We are looking for a coordinator to oversee our Elementary tutoring program at CIANA.The position offers an ideal mixture of program management, coordination, and education experience that supports our most impactful program.
The Program Coordinator would be on-site on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm-7:00pm.
This position will require creating and overseeing the operation of the tutoring program. The Education Coordinator will oversee the function of this program and use organizational skills to ensure they run smoothly, fit the students’ needs, and are supported by equally fulfilled volunteers.
Additional responsibilities:
- Working with the schools to get teacher feedback
- Learning about required curriculum and testing to create structured focus areas for the students during sessions
- Help tutors respond more effectively to student questions
- Liaising with parents to ensure their involvement in their child’s progress.
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About Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans, CIANA
Location:
36-12 34th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Astoria, NY 11102, US
Mission Statement
To provide special transitional services which will lead to the successful integration of newcomers into American society while continuing to maintain pride in their own cultural heritage .
Description
Immigrants and refugees will be provided with the tools to emerge from poverty, isolation, and linguistic barriers to become full, productive American citizens. Our services promote family well-being and stability, provide counseling and support services, and expose newcomers to the social, economic and educational opportunities available to them. Professional social services will include ESOL and civics classes, citizenship preparation, adult literacy, child welfare and youth services, legal and immigration assistance, financial literacy, micro credit and finance, employment assistance, and information and referral services. Newcomers will gain a deeper understanding of western culture and how to incorporate its positive qualities into their lives without fear of losing their culture and identity; it will help them shape an identity that encompasses the best of both worlds and prevents their isolation and marginalization.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
31-09 Newtown AvenueSuite 411Astoria, NY 11102
DATE POSTED
October 31, 2017
SKILLS
- Program Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- on-site on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm-7:00