Newcomer Youth Summer Academy Peer Mentor (unpaid)

International Rescue Committee Inc

New York, United States
Base: unpyid; bonus/equity: not specified; benefit...
Fully remote
Positive role model for students
Support academic and social emotional growth
Assist with classroom management
The Newcomer Youth Summer Academy is a six-week program focusing on preparing newly arrived immigrant youth to succeed at their grade level in the New York City public school system

Job Summary

  • The Newcomer Youth Summer Academy is a six-week program focusing on preparing newly arrived immigrant youth to succeed at their grade level in the New York City public school system.
  • Peer Mentors support the students' academic and social emotional growth during the Academy, serving as positive role models and assisting teachers with lessons and classroom management.
  • All Peer Mentors must be available for all training days and for the entire duration of the program, which is in-person in New York City with no remote option.

Matching Summary

The Newcomer Youth Summer Academy is a six-week program focusing on preparing newly arrived immigrant youth to succeed at their grade level in the New York City public school system.

Salary

Base: Unpaid; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Positive role model for students
  • Support academic and social emotional growth
  • Assist with classroom management
  • Supervise student meals and dismissal
  • Attend all field trips
  • Uphold culturally responsive environment

Nice-to-have

  • Solutions-driven change-maker
  • Passion for impacting lives
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to take initiative

Key Requirements

  • Minimum age 17+
  • Rising high school senior
  • Undergraduate/Graduate/Recent Graduate
  • Experience with refugee/immigrant communities
  • Experience with children/peers
  • Fluency in English
  • Proof of medical examination
  • NYC DOE fingerprinting

Work Rights

Not specified

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