Volunteer Youth Academic Tutor

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.

DURATION: Flexible 15 hours or more per week - COMPLETELT IN PERSON 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 26 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK: The IRC in New Jersey seeks volunteer tutors to support English language learners among recently arrived youth refugees who have fled persecution in their home country and are rebuilding their lives in New Jersey. IRC will pair tutors with students based on mutual availability. Tutors may support students during individual 1:1 in-home tutoring. Tutors are academic coaches and positive role models who want to help IRC youth succeed in school. Tutors are not people who are expected to receive, give, or loan money. DESIRED QUALITIES: ● Passionate about helping youth reach their potential ● Flexible and patient ● Committed, dependable, and punctual ● Creative; has a sense of fun ● An active listener ● Culturally competent, comfortable and aware of youth support needs TUTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Attend an onsite orientation at the IRC Elizabeth office and complete associated IRC online trainings/background check ● One on one individualized tutoring ● Tutors should be able to create a welcoming environment that fosters community and learning among program participants ● Interact with diverse populations effectively ● Tutor assigned students at least 1.5-2 hours per week for a duration of the school year (6 months) ● Communicate regularly with the Youth Program Specialist and parents/guardians regarding student’s progress, problems, etc. ● Comply with office policies and program procedures● Have reliable transportation to and from the assigned student's home twice a week, each week for the duration of the program. QUALIFICATIONS: ● Proven ability to build community within individualized session and cultivate students commitment to academic learning ● Timely documentation and submission of the Tutor Log after each individualized tutoring session ● Thorough, detailed knowledge and understanding of English grammar with the ability to clearly explain all verbs, tenses and parts of speech ● Ability to interact with diverse populations and empathize with people unfamiliar with local culture ● Demonstrated ability to work independently in a multicultural environment ● Ethical and professional conduct that facilitates the building of a respectful, trusting, and collaborative relationship with program staff and students ● Arabic, Dari, Spanish, Pashto, and/or Swahili speaking preferred

Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

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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 $143 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.