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.

SCOPE OF ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM: 
The IRC’s Adult Education program works to address the language, job skills, and integration needs of refugee and immigrant adults through a range of classes operating and enrolling continuously, year-round. More than 90% of the individuals that the IRC in Atlanta resettles each year are considered to have low English proficiency, limiting employment opportunities and the ability to fully participate in their new communities. Our ESOL curriculum is designed to increase language skills for adult learners at various proficiency levels and includes integrated workforce and digital literacy components. Instruction is focused on developing vocabulary and confidence for dealing with real world situations such as financial literacy and budgeting, navigating the community and public transportation, employment expectations, and other daily life skills.  

JOB OVERVIEW: 
IRC in Atlanta will utilize one NDMV AmeriCorps Adult Education Associate. Through the NDMV program, they will serve full time (40 hours per week) for a total of 11 months, August 2025 through July 2026. This member will assist in collaboratively teaching ESOL classes, assistant in lesson planning, and support with short term team projects. The member will be an active part of the IRC’s Adult Education instructional team, will lead classes and projects with direct programmatic outcomes, and will oversee classroom assistants (community volunteers). The hours of this position include some flexibility, but members typically commit to a schedule close to 8:30am-4:30pm (EST), Monday through Friday. 

PLEASE NOTE: This position is a Notre Dame Mission Volunteer (NDMV) AmeriCorps position. AmeriCorps oversight will be conducted through NDMV of Atlanta, and the IRC will serve as a site placement. For more information about NDMV, please visit http://www.ndmva.org. 

Candidates will need to complete the AmeriCorps application process through the NDMV site liaison in addition to the IRC’s interview and selection process. 

Throughout their service, members will meet regularly (generally twice per month) with the local NDMV AmeriCorps group for professional development and cross-training opportunities. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Assist ESOL class programming Work with lead instructor to plan and deliver daily classes with curricula focused on basic through intermediate language learning, digital literacy skills, workforce and job readiness skills, and integrated life skills. This role will rotate through in person and online classes, working with a different lead instructor each month.  Guide and support Adult Education classroom assistants, both volunteers and college interns, as they lead and facilitate large group, small group, and one-one-one instruction, and deliver curriculum content. Orient and conference with current and potential students, assisting students in completing necessary intake and enrollment forms in-person. Administer English language assessments to measure student progress and gains. Assist with record-keeping and data entry to support program administration and compliance with programmatic requirements. Document student progress by keeping accurate and up-to-date attendance records, case notes, assessment data, program participant surveys, and observation of student progress. Maintain a positive learning environment. Facilitate student learning activities that build cultural and community knowledge and encourage collaboration and positive peer support. Maintain open and effective communication with adult education team members. Report regularly on program goals, client attendance, learning activities, student progress and any problems or concerns with clients or program. Actively participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and professional development. Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:  

Strong desire to support vulnerable individuals and families and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting. 

Enthusiasm for adult education and language learning. 

An interest in immigrant and refugee and asylee issues and resettlement processes 

Strong communication abilities, including the ability to lead classes and oversee community volunteers and adult learners. 

Comfortable working in a cross-cultural environment with adult learners, sometimes with little or no English proficiency. 

Ability to take initiative, work independently on projects, and follow through on critical tasks. 

Ability to work in a collaborative environment, co-teaching and facilitating learning through others. 

Strong time management skills and comfortability with computer and web-based office and communication platforms. 

Fluent spoken and written English. 

Undergraduate degree preferred. 
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.