Senior Youth Program Specialist

International Rescue Committee•Spokane, WA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Youth Program Specialist teaches and implements the International Rescue Committee’s Youth and Education Programs in Spokane, Washington. The programs support school-aged youth from refugee and immigrant backgrounds with educational and enrichment opportunities, including help catching up on missed education, adjusting to a new school, developing English skills, and building positive relationships in school and the community. The role primarily teaches and manages the Virtual Ready to Read program, which serves students in grades 3–8 through online reading classes, themed lessons, and virtual field trips. The program runs January through May, with two consecutive one-hour classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.; a 4:15 p.m. start may be accommodated. The virtual program schedule is approximately 6–10 hours per week. The specialist also provides in-person tutoring to K–12 students in their homes through the Individualized Tutoring Program, using established curriculum materials and creating session slides from a template. The role supports and coaches volunteer tutors, assists with tutor supervision and quality assurance, and contributes to other youth programs and events. The position is part-time at 20 hours per week and limited term, ending August 31, 2027. Work is hybrid, including work at the IRC office, remotely, and in refugee families’ homes. The role requires reliable high-speed home internet and transportation for regular travel throughout the Spokane Public School district area.

Requirements

A relevant degree in Education, Teaching, Child/Youth Development, or a related field, or 2–4 years of relevant experience in teaching, tutoring, or youth development programming.
Cross-cultural experience and experience working with people from refugee and/or immigrant communities.
Experience working with multilingual students and families.
Commitment to anti-racism and ongoing learning and growth.
Ability to use a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to individual student needs.
Commitment to creating safe, healing learning environments and using trauma-informed practices with students and families.
Flexibility and adaptability, including the ability to problem-solve and adjust plans and activities to student needs or unexpected circumstances.
Spoken and written English proficiency.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, independently, and as part of a team.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a diverse, fast-paced work environment.
Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR certification upon hire.
Availability Tuesdays and Thursdays between 4:00 and 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time, plus two other weekdays between 4:00 and 6:30 p.m. or weekends.
Reliable high-speed internet access from a home office.
Reliable transportation for regular travel throughout the Spokane Public School district area.

Nice To Haves

TESOL certificate.
Professional proficiency in a predominant language of the local client base, such as Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Somali, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, or Ukrainian.

Responsibilities

Teach and manage online Virtual Ready to Read classes, the primary responsibility of the position.
Prepare lesson plans and materials tailored to students’ needs.
Send reminder texts and make reminder calls to families to support attendance.
Help students troubleshoot device issues.
Maintain student and family records, documents, and case notes confidentially.
Conduct outreach calls to invite families to participate in programs.
Conduct enrollment sessions and collect required documentation from families.
Support, coach, and answer questions from volunteers; share teaching resources and best practices.
Provide in-person instruction to students in their homes through the Individualized Tutoring Program.
Create session slides from a template and prepare tutoring lessons tailored to students’ needs using the Virtual Ready to Read curriculum.
Assist the program coordinator with supervision of community tutors, including tutor observations, feedback, safeguarding, and accountability.
Participate in quarterly feedback calls with tutoring families and students.
Provide in-person support for other youth programs and events, including Summer Camp, Youth Roots, and field trips.
Assist with program planning, attendance records, database entry, and feedback calls with families.
Comply with agency policies, procedures, and protocols, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

10 paid sick leave days.
10 U.S. holidays.
20–25 days of paid time off based on role and tenure.
Medical insurance starting at $163 per month.
Dental insurance starting at $6.50 per month.
Vision insurance starting at $5 per month.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match and immediate vesting.
Non-elective employer retirement contribution based on age and years of service, with three-year vesting.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.