Youth Education Specialist (ESOL)

Company: International Rescue Committee
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. The Youth Education Specialists will work closely with the Youth Education Supervisor to support high-quality programming for refugee and immigrant youth in New York City. The specialists will be working on a team that works on youth education programs including, but not limited to, Youth Tutoring, online Youth English for Speakers of Other Languages (YESOL) classes, and Leaders in Training (LIT), a college access and career readiness program for high school juniors and seniors. The specialist will support with instruction and field trips during Mini-NYSA programs, in-person programs which occur during school breaks in the middle of the school year. Major Responsibilities: This position will lead Youth English for Speakers of Other Languages (YESOL) classes in: • Curriculum Preparation o Create and improve YESOL curriculum to meet the needs of current student population including academic English and test preparation o Prepare slideshows for each class o Update syllabi for each group as semester progresses • Intake and Assessment o Manage new referral and contact information, outreach to potential families and students o Administer baseline, midline and endline English assessments, coordinate intake process o Collaborate with parents and teachers to identify specific student needs • Teach 3-4 YESOL classes, including but not limited to o 2-3 groups of Middle School: Beginner and Intermediate o 2-3 groups of High School: Beginner and Intermediate o 1 High School Test Prep Class – Regents, TOEFL, SAT o 1 Parent ESOL classes on Saturdays o Additional groups based on student need and program capacity • YESOL Program Monitoring & Evaluation o Track class attendance and document daily individual and class case notes o Gather qualitative data of program impact through student surveys and staff observations o Synthesize and present data for annual reports • Intern Management o Recruit and hire Youth ESOL interns o Delegate weekly tasks and review submitted projects and tasks o Provide opportunities for leadership and professional development Support the Mini Newcomer Youth Spring Academy (Mini NYSA) with direct responsibility for the academic program • Plan and instruct lessons on ESOL and other topics to groups of up to 25 students • Assist the Youth Education Supervisor with the implementation and analysis of various student assessment initiatives including but not limited to content area assessments, progress reports, and report cards • Monitor submission of, enter, and analyze student assessment data • Assist in the timely production and dissemination of necessary assessments and resources for all teaching staff • Assist in the coordination of and implementation of school-wide Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) • Lead the coordination and implementation of all events and initiatives • Lead groups of students for off-site field trips • Perform other duties as assigned Support the Youth Education Supervisor with Newcomer Youth Spring Academy (NYSA) • Assist with curriculum creation for teaching YESOL and other subjects at NYSA • Assist with teacher and staff training for all teachers at NYSA Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to: Youth Education Supervisor Position directly supervises: Interns Other Internal and/or external contacts: other youth program staff Job Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in education or relevant field; Master’s degree candidate in education preferred • Strong command of Microsoft Suite, G Suite, Canva, and other digital platforms required • Classroom teaching experience preferred (both in-person and online, especially TESOL experience) • Experience with data collection and analysis • Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail • Strong written and oral communicative skills • Cultural competence and cross-cultural or overseas experience required • Experience working with immigrant populations, highly desirable • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapting programming to shifting client needs and relevant government policy changes • Fluency in written and spoken English required. Second language proficiency in relevant language highly desirable (including Spanish, French, Dari, Farsi, Arabic, Russian, Haitian Creole, Ukrainian, Mandarin etc.) • Flexibility to work on Saturdays and evenings based on program requirements. Working Environment: All applicants must be based in or be willing to work from our New York City office. The IRC NYC RAI office is currently working in a hybrid environment (3 days in office and 2 remote). However, the specialist is expected to be in-person Monday-Friday during mini-NYSA during which we plan to take place in-person in a centrally located public school in New York City. During the school year programming times, the specialist will be expected to work Monday – Saturday, depending on scheduling and allocation of classes. Online ESOL classes during the school take place during after school hours, so the specialists should expect to conduct classes up to 8pm or later depending on availability and program needs. Hours: 20 hours including 8-11 hours of instruction time and 9 hours of administration time during regular academic program hours. YESOL classes will place virtually between 4pm - 8pm Monday – Friday, and in-person on Saturdays. The office is working on a hybrid schedule and specialists will be expected to be in-person for some of their working hours and as needed. Schedules are subject to change depending on program needs. Exact schedules will be determined upon hiring, in consultation with the Youth Education Supervisor. Compensation: (Pay Range: $26.55 - $27.50) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements. Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Keywords: International Rescue Committee, New York , Youth Education Specialist (ESOL), Education / Teaching , New York City, New York