Senior Youth Program Specialist

International Rescue Committee•Spokane, WA

19h•$26 - $28•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 role primarily teaches and manages the Virtual Ready to Read program for students in grades 3–8, supporting literacy, language acquisition, social-emotional development, and positive cultural identity. Classes are online, typically have fewer than 15 students, and run January through May. The specialist leads two consecutive one-hour classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; a 4:15 p.m. start may be accommodated. The position is scheduled for 6–10 hours per week for this program. The role also provides in-home instruction through the Individualized Tutoring Program, which supports K–12 students with English acquisition, literacy, math, homework, and social-emotional learning. Tutoring visits take place in students’ homes, generally after school or on weekends, and additional hours are spent preparing lessons and supporting volunteer tutors. Depending on availability, the specialist may support other youth programs and events and assist with enrollment, outreach, records, attendance, feedback, and program planning. This is a hybrid, part-time, limited-term position that ends August 31, 2027. Work takes place remotely, at the IRC office, in refugee families’ homes, and potentially at schools or other program locations. The schedule is 6–15 hours per week, with required availability Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (a 4:15 p.m. start may be accommodated). Those working more than six hours must also be available two other weekdays between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. or on weekends. Reliable high-speed home internet and transportation for travel throughout the Spokane Public School district area are required. Compensation is $25.50–$27.50 per hour.

Requirements

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 continual learning and growth.
Ability to use a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to individual student needs.
Commitment to creating safe, healing learning spaces for newcomer students and using trauma-informed practices with students and families.
Flexibility and adaptability, including the ability to problem-solve quickly 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 well with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and independently as well 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 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; a 4:15 p.m. start may be accommodated.
If working more than six hours per week, availability for two other weekdays between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. or weekends.
Access to reliable high-speed internet from a home office.
Access to 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 classes in the Virtual Ready to Read program.
Prepare lesson plans and session slides tailored to students’ needs using the Virtual Ready to Read curriculum and provided template.
Send reminder texts and calls to families to encourage attendance.
Support students experiencing device issues.
Support program volunteers through problem-solving, answering questions, coaching, and sharing teaching and learning resources and best practices.
Drive to students’ homes and provide direct, in-person instruction through the Individualized Tutoring Program.
Prepare tutoring lesson plans and materials tailored to students’ needs.
Support volunteer tutors through problem-solving, answering questions, coaching, and sharing teaching and learning resources and best practices.
Occasionally assist the program coordinator with community tutor supervision, including observations, feedback, safeguarding, accountability, and quarterly feedback calls with families and students.
When available, provide functional support to other youth programs and events, including individualized tutoring, Summer Camp, Youth Roots, and Mobius field trips.
When available, assist with student and family records, documents, and confidential case notes.
When available, conduct outreach calls, enrollment sessions, program planning, attendance documentation, database entry, and family feedback calls.
Comply with agency policies, procedures, and protocols.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

10 paid sick leave days.
10 U.S. holidays.
20–25 paid time off days, based on role and tenure.
Medical insurance, with premiums starting at $163 per month.
Dental insurance, with premiums starting at $6.50 per month.
Vision insurance, with premiums starting at $5 per month.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
403(b) retirement savings plan with an 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.