LIT Peer Mentor-1

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Position Overview:

This position is for current IRC Leader in Training (LIT) students only.

The Newcomer Youth Summer Academy is a six-week program focusing on preparing newly arrived immigrant youth to succeed at their grade level in the New York City public school system. Up to 130 students ages 5 – 21 from over 20 countries will participate in academics, creative arts, physical education, social emotional learning activities, and additional educational classes. Field Trips are held on Fridays.

Peer Mentors support the students' academic and social emotional growth during the Academy. Peer Mentors will be placed with a single class of students for the six-week duration of the Academy, supporting all Classroom Teachers to ensure productive and enriching lessons and to serve as positive role models for students.

All Peer Mentors must be available for all training days and for the entire duration of the program. Both staff training and the program are in-person in New York City with no remote option.

Major Responsibilities:

• Complete all staff training prior to the start of the program, as well as all program meetings and staff development activities thereafter

• Act as a positive role model for students; model appropriate student behavior and academic engagement with the Academy students at all times

• Uphold and promote policies and practices necessary to create a linguistically supportive, culturally responsive, trauma-informed learning environment.

• Assist teachers and staff with classroom management, including various classroom activities, tutor students individually or in small groups at the direction of the teacher

• Assist in supervision of daily student meals and student arrival/dismissal

• Attend all field trips on Fridays and assist teachers and staff in student supervision

• Support students in navigating cultural differences during the school day to ensure they feel included and confident.

• Complete All Staff Survey to provide feedback on NYSA

• Comply with all IRC policies and protocols

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age: 17+ and must be at least a rising high school senior

• Must be a participant in good standing with the IRC’s Leaders in Training program for the current academic year

• Residing in or near New York City with ability to travel to and from the site

• Experience or strong interest in working with refugee and immigrant communities

• Experience working with children and/or peers, preference for those with education experience

• Punctuality, excellent time management skills, and a flexible schedule

• Outstanding intercultural and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds

• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills

• Ability to take initiative

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision

• Communication regarding your schedule, absences, and any concerns with your supervisor.

• Knowledge of classroom procedures; health and safety precautions a plus.

• Fluency in written and spoken English required. Second language proficiency in relevant language highly desirable (including Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Fulani, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Wolof)

• All hiring is contingent on passing a background checks and submission of an annual physical form.If the school is located at a New York City Public School site, additional fingerprinting may be required.

Working Environment: The Academy takes place in a centrally located New York City public school. All participants must be willing to relocate to New York City for the entirety of the Program.

Union Eligible:
This position is represented by the OPEIU union and subject to the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement.

Compensation: ( Pay Range: $22.50) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.