Senior Youth Program Specialist

International Rescue Committee•Spokane, WA

1d•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 manages and teaches the Virtual Ready to Read (VR2R) program, which serves students in grades 3–8 and supports enjoyment of reading, literacy, language acquisition, social-emotional development, and positive cultural identity. Classes are online, typically have fewer than 15 students, and meet for two consecutive one-hour sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (a 4:15 p.m. start may be accommodated), January through May. The specialist prepares session slides using an established curriculum and template, supports students and families with program participation and technology, and works with program volunteers. The position also provides in-home instruction through the Individualized Tutoring Program. The specialist travels to students’ homes to provide tailored instruction and supports volunteer tutors through coaching and problem-solving. The role may also assist with tutor observations, feedback, family calls, enrollment, outreach, records, attendance, and other youth programs and events when availability allows. This is a hybrid, limited-term, part-time position ending August 31, 2027. The schedule is 6–15 hours per week, with required availability Tuesdays and Thursdays between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.; additional weekday or weekend availability is needed if working more than six hours. Work takes place remotely for virtual classes, at the IRC office, in refugee families’ homes, and potentially at other program locations. 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

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 continual learning and growth.
Ability to use a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to individual student needs.
Commitment to creating safe and healing learning spaces for newcomer students 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 well 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 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.; if working more than six hours per week, availability on two other weekdays between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. or on weekends is required.
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 classes in the Virtual Ready to Read program.
Prepare lesson plans and session slides tailored to students’ needs using the VR2R curriculum and template.
Send reminder texts and make reminder calls to families to support attendance.
Help students resolve device-related issues.
Support program volunteers by answering questions, solving problems, coaching, and sharing teaching resources and best practices.
Travel to students’ homes to provide direct, in-person instruction through the Individualized Tutoring Program.
Prepare tutoring lesson plans and materials tailored to students’ needs.
Support volunteer tutors through coaching, problem-solving, and sharing teaching resources and best practices.
Occasionally assist with tutor supervision, observations and feedback, and quarterly feedback calls with families and students.
When availability allows, provide functional support to other youth programs and events, including individualized tutoring, Summer Camp, Youth Roots, and Mobius field trips.
When availability allows, assist with student and family records, documents, case notes, outreach calls, enrollment sessions, program planning, attendance records, database entry, and family feedback calls.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with agency policies, procedures, and protocols.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid sick leave: 10 days.
10 U.S. holidays.
20–25 days of paid time off, based on role and tenure.
Medical insurance, with employee premiums starting at $163 per month.
Dental insurance, with employee premiums starting at $6.50 per month.
Vision insurance, with employee 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.