English Literacy and Civics Education Intern Fall 2020

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BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 26U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 27,000 refugees from 50countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1,000 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 2,500 refugees and asylees.

SCOPE OF ENGLISH LITERACY/CIVICS EDUCATION INTERN WORK: The EL/Civics Education Intern assists refugee and immigrant clients in gaining the English, literacy, and civics skills necessary to become active participants in their communities. Curriculum is focused on developing vocabulary and communication skills for navigating governmental, educational, & other American institutions, providing workplace preparation education, and integrating digital literacy into the classroom. In addition, supplementary materials help develop the vocabulary and communication skills needed for the citizenship exam.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist instructor and program director in daily classroom activities including one-on-one tutoring, leading small groups, and teaching specific components of the curriculum.
Plan and implement lessons and classroom activities including, but not limited to, one-on-one tutoring, leading small groups, and teaching specific components of the curriculum.
Assist program director with new student registration and orientation.
Support program activities by developing and preparing educational materials as requested by instructor
Support and assist with general program improvements.
Assist with record-keeping, data entry, and file maintenance to support program administration

REQUIREMENTS:
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Strong interest in working with international clients in a cross-cultural environment.
International experience and previous teaching experience a plus.
Ability to take initiative and work independently, be flexible and creative.
Enthusiasm for helping people learn.