Youth Education and Partnerships Supervisor

International Rescue Committee•New York, NY

About The Position

The Youth Education and Partnerships Supervisor coordinates educational programming for newcomer youth, including planning, implementation, and reporting for 2–4 programs such as World Explorers, Youth ESOL, Mini-NYSA, and tutoring. In collaboration with other supervisors and the Youth Education Manager, the role ensures programs use effective practices for teaching and tutoring English Language Learners and students with interrupted education, incorporate social-emotional learning, and advance IRC New York’s Youth Education goals through a holistic approach involving school staff, caregivers, and youth. The supervisor also stewards partnerships needed to implement programming, including coordination with community-based organizations and locations. The supervisor oversees program staff, interns, and volunteers; manages program planning, recruitment, family engagement, monitoring and evaluation, records, and reporting; and ensures compliance with IRC policies, child safeguarding requirements, and the IRC Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. The role also serves as a school leader for the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy, overseeing staffing, training, curriculum, assessment, teacher supervision and coaching, data systems, conferences, community events, and student award ceremonies. The supervisor provides technical assistance and workshops to IRC programs, subgrantees, schools, and community organizations, while maintaining and developing partnerships aligned with department goals. The position combines a standard office environment with the potential for limited remote work. Occasional weekend and evening work is required, and availability on Saturdays is needed as youth programs require. Staff must follow IRC COVID risk mitigation policies, which may include masking, physical distancing, enhanced hygiene, symptom screening, and isolation or quarantine when needed. The stated pay rate is $72,700 per year.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education or a related field.
At least 2 years of professional experience working with children and youth, specifically in educational and social programs.
Availability on Saturdays as needed to oversee youth programs.
Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture reflecting IRC’s values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality.
Ability to lead collaboratively across cultures and a range of skills and perspectives.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Fluency in MS Office applications, especially MS Excel.
Organized, responsible, and flexible, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a diverse, fast-paced environment and maintain composure under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Teaching certification and experience in the NYC public school system.
Experience as a Head of Teaching, Instructional Coach, or School Leader.
Training in Responsive Classrooms and/or Restorative Justice.
Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations.
Proven success planning and delivering creative, engaging curricula for beginner to intermediate English Language Learners.
Cultural competency training experience.
Fluency in a second language, such as Spanish, Dari, Pashto, Arabic, French, or Haitian-Creole.

Responsibilities

Oversee 2–4 youth education programs, including program planning, implementation, and reporting.
Develop program logical frameworks and designs aligned with the IRC Outcomes and Evidence Framework, in consultation with the Monitoring and Evaluation specialist.
Oversee recruitment of staff, interns, and volunteers needed for programs.
Manage 2–3 Youth Education Coordinators and Specialists responsible for program implementation.
Ensure programs follow IRC policies and procedures, particularly child safeguarding requirements.
Design and implement opportunities for parent and caregiver engagement.
Oversee program planning, including space allocation and field trips.
Manage participant recruitment, retention, attendance, and family engagement.
Oversee monitoring and evaluation for all programs.
Manage program files and databases, including enrollment, attendance, and outcome monitoring, and maintain accurate records according to IRC and funder policies.
Implement programs in accordance with the IRC Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
Serve as a school leader for the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy, overseeing planning, staff and volunteer recruitment, hiring, and training.
Supervise the Academy’s Academic Lead Teachers, Classroom Culture Lead Teachers, SEL Teacher, and Physical Education Teacher.
Oversee teachers in developing and coordinating a six-week, culturally responsive, age-appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, and assessment tools using student-centered methods for English Language Learners.
Design progress report and report card templates and coordinate related data collection and dissemination systems.
Plan and coordinate caregiver and teacher conferences.
Conduct teacher observations and coaching using the IRC Framework for Effective Teaching.
Co-lead and plan weekly community events and student award ceremonies with other Deans.
Provide technical assistance to internal IRC programs and external subgrantee organizations.
Deliver workshops on supporting refugee and immigrant students to NYC schools and community-based organizations.
Coordinate with community-based organizations as needed for program implementation, in consultation with the Youth Education Manager.
Maintain existing partnerships and seek new partnerships aligned with Youth Education Department goals.
Prepare internal and external reports for supervised programs.
Ensure program data is consistently collected and entered into relevant databases.
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 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 immediate employer-match 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.