Teacher Aide, CIRI Summer English Academy
About The Position
The Summer English Academy (SEA) at the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) is a four-week program designed to prepare newly arrived refugee youth, aged 6-15, to succeed at their grade level in the New Haven public school system. This year, up to 50 students from Afghanistan will participate in ESL, creative arts, science, and Friday field trips. The Teacher Aide will assist Lead Teachers with providing academic and social support to help refugee youth prepare to enter a classroom setting. Each Teacher Aide will be assigned to a grade grouping, which may include 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-7th, and 8th-10th grades, subject to change based on student enrollment. In the afternoons, Teacher Aides will support various activities such as Art Therapy, sports, dancing, and games. On Fridays, Teacher Aides will help chaperone field trips to offsite locations. The position term is from July 6th to July 31st, 2025, with pre-program training and planning sessions in June.
Requirements
- Current undergraduate or graduate in education, psychology, social work, or a related field
- Experience providing academic instruction or tutoring services to youth, especially to English Language Learners
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferred
- Cultural competence and cross-cultural or overseas experience desirable
- Second language proficiency in relevant language desirable (Dari/Persian, Pashto)
Responsibilities
- Participate in the Teachers Meet & Greet, instructional planning sessions, pre-program Staff trainings
- With direction from Lead Teachers, assist with implementation of a culturally and age-appropriate curriculum
- Lead and help with afternoon activity sessions
- Reinforce positive classroom management
- Supervise students during breakfast, lunchtime, and breaks
- Be a positive role model for students and staff
- Chaperone on Friday Field Trips
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
