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Oct 5
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Dec 23
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10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
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Virtual Opportunity
***TO APPLY, please email a resume and cover letter to recruitment@cianainc.org *** Title: Volunteer ESL Instructor Location REMOTE Purpose/Objective: CIANA is looking for a volunteer ESL instructor. Our classes are capped at 15 students whose English proficiency ranges from beginner to intermediate. You must be comfortable managing a diverse group of students and facilitating fun and interactive activities. Since our offices are still closed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, hours are negotiable and a schedule can be discussed upon hire. Key Responsibilities Instruct an open class Write and deliver English lessons that incorporate reading, writing, speaking, and listening components based on a curriculum Facilitate lessons on life skills and practical English in a fun and accessible way Collaborate with other ESL teachers on lesson development and execution Assist in tracking student needs and progress Qualifications Must have access to reliable internet and a WiFi or data enable device Charismatic, dynamic, and interactive instruction methods Motivated to help students achieve their goals Competent in and respectful of cultural differences Passionate about advancing immigrant rights Possesses a TEFL certificate (or similar) and/or is currently in a program to obtain certification is a plus! Retired teachers are encouraged to apply. Fluency in another language; especially Arabic, Bengali, or Spanish, is a plus! Time Commitment Fall session: October 5th - December 23, 2021 Flexible 2 - 4 hours per week Consistent availability on weekdays from 10:30am to 12:00pm Compensation Unpaid
Date Posted: Sep 1, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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New York City, NY 11102
TO APPLY: Please email a resume and cover letter to recruitment@cianainc.org . Include (Title of the position) Intern Application in the subject line. Purpose/Objective The Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans ( CIANA ), Communications and Development team is looking for a researcher and excellent writer. The Grants Intern will be directly involved in the grant-writing process to secure funds for CIANA from foundations and government agencies. The intern is responsible for researching potential grants and will collaborate with our Executive Director to determine which grants to apply for, to develop a timeline for submission, and to gather necessary materials and information for the proposal. Location Hybrid Key Responsibilities Research foundations and grants on platforms such as GuideStar, Candid (formerly the Foundation Center), and others Collaborate with the Executive Director and Development VISTA to plan grants calendar and application strategies Develop and compile supporting documents including metrics, testimonials, and reports for applications Draft narrative proposals and responses to application questions, and if necessary, draft letters of inquiry or letters of intent Research other sources of funding; brainstorm strategies for CIANA’s financial growth Maintain relationships with donors and foster engagement Qualifications Current undergraduate students (with at least two years completed) or graduate students Pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Writing, History, Nonprofit Management, Public Affairs, Political Science, or a related field. Experience in one or more of the following: Writing Research Applying to and receiving personal scholarships and/or grants for outside organizations/clubs Knowledge of the grant-writing process and non-profit development Ability to meet strict deadlines, including those on short notice Keen attention to detail, ability to articulate, and sharp decision-making skills Compensation Unpaid, but may be completed for academic credit. Training/Support Provided Interns will undergo a brief training with CIANA staff.
Date Posted: Oct 1, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Location REMOTE Purpose/Objective: CIANA is looking for a remote volunteer Elementary Reading instructor. Our classes will have approximately 5-10 students in Grade 1-5. You must be comfortable managing a diverse group of students and facilitating fun and interactive activities. This position is ideal for aspiring teachers, or those already in the process of taking courses in Elementary education and need to complete fieldwork or volunteer hours for their courses. The curriculum and activities will be provided and 4-6 hours of training is required for this position. There are two positions available: Ready Readers (Grades 1-3) For this remote position, instructors will execute teacher led lessons to a small group of 1st to 3rd graders. Instructors should be able to read with energy and inflection and be comfortable asking youngsters questions about the text, introduce new vocabulary, and be able to execute related extension activities. Rising Readers (Grades 4-5) For this remote position, instructors will be required to teach students a reading strategy of the day and then allow the students to break off into small groups according to their reading level and assigned book. The instructor will supervise student led literature circles, as the students read a set number of pages using the reading strategy of the day Schedule will be from 3:00 - 5:00pm (1 hour long session) Key Responsibilities Instruct an open class Write and deliver English lessons that incorporate reading, writing, speaking, and listening components based on a curriculum Facilitate lessons on life skills and practical English in a fun and accessible way Collaborate with other ESL teachers on lesson development and execution Assist in tracking student needs and progress Qualifications Must have access to reliable internet and a WiFi or data enable device Charismatic, dynamic, and interactive instruction methods Motivated to help students achieve their goals Competent in and respectful of cultural differences Passionate about advancing immigrant rights Possesses a TEFL certificate (or similar) and/or is currently in a program to obtain certification is a plus! Retired teachers are encouraged to apply. Fluency in another language; especially Arabic, Bengali, or Spanish, is a plus!
Date Posted: Oct 6, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Location Remote Information You are a charismatic teacher or tutor of civics, government, or US history with a passion for teaching immigrant students. You want to work closely with a small group of students to help them reach their reading, writing, and speaking goals. Sound like you? Good! CIANA is looking for a volunteer civics instructor to teach once or twice per week. Our classes are typically composed of 10-20 students whose English proficiency ranges from beginner to intermediate who are studying to take their US citizenship exam. You must be comfortable managing a diverse group of students and facilitating fun and interactive activities. Since CIANA has been working remotely due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this position will also take place remotely. Hours are negotiable and the schedule will be discussed upon hire. Description: The Center for the Integration & Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) is a social services organization that works to integrate new immigrants from South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America into the socio-economic and civic life of American society while maintaining pride in their cultural heritage. Responsibilities: Write and deliver civics lessons to prepare students for naturalization interview based on a curriculum Facilitate lessons in a fun and accessible way while enhancing their English reading, writing, speaking, and listening Collaborate with other civics teachers on lesson development and execution Assist in tracking student needs and progress Required: Consistent availability on weekdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm Charismatic, dynamic, and interactive instruction methods Motivated to help students achieve their goals Competent in and respectful of cultural differences Bonus Points: Retirees are welcome Interest in civics, government, or US history Passionate about advancing immigrant rights Fluency or bilingualism in another language (especially Arabic, Spanish, and Bengali) Compensation: Unpaid Hours: 2-4 hours per week To apply, please submit a resume to recruitment@cianainc.org. Or find out more about us on our social media or website and let’s chat: @cianainc or www.cianainc.org
Date Posted: Sep 8, 2021
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Sep 21
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Dec 20
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03:00 PM
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06:00 PM
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Virtual Opportunity
Title: Elementary Afterschool Volunteer Tutor Purpose/Objective The Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans ( CIANA )Education team is seeking volunteers that would be great role models for our students by supporting them in completing their homework and strengthening their academic skills. Location REMOTE Key Responsibilities Volunteer Tutors will support the Elementary School After School program by offering one-on-one virtual homework help to elementary school students in grades 1-5. Homework help sessions are conducted via Google Meets. Volunteer tutors might also be used as substitutes for other volunteers at times. Qualifications Passionate, committed, engaging! Experience in working with children is preferred, but not required. Background in mathematics and/or English is preferred. Stable internet connection Gmail account Volunteers must be available on both Tuesday and Thursday. Volunteers must be 16 + years of age at the time of application. Time Commitment On-going; Immediate hire (flexible) Tues & Thur 1.5-hour tutoring sessions between the hours of 3 - 6 PM Training/Support Provided Volunteers will undergo a brief and mandatory training with CIANA staff. *** TO APPLY, complete this google form ASAP ( https://forms.gle/28GJu886KZ1sTBUc7 ). If you have any questions or need further information, please contact grethel@cianainc.org ***
Date Posted: Sep 7, 2021
