LIT Peer Mentor

International Rescue Committee•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

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.

Benefits

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
vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
disability & life insurance
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.