Refugee Youth Afterschool Tutor

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Refugee Youth Afterschool Tutor LOCATION: Granite Park Junior High, 3031 S. 200 E. SLC, UT START DATE: Sept 8th- Dec 12th TRAINING: September 8th and 9th from 3-5pm at Granite Park Junior High (3031 South 200 East) DURATION: one-day a week (M-Th), 3-5pm, for a minimum of one-semester SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is part of a unique partnership called Promise Refugee Youth (PRY) together with Granite school district (GSD), Asian Association of Utah (AAU), Catholic Community Services (CCS), United Way (UW) and Granite Park Junior High School (GPJH). Refugee youth have unique needs, due to the varying circumstances from which they come. For many refugee youth, they arrive in the United States with little to no formal education, education that has been interrupted or, for some, low levels of literacy. They also arrive with the overwhelming task of navigating a new culture and school environment. Due to these unique needs, PRY is starting a pilot program at GPJH to serve newly arrived refugee 7th graders during the 2014-2015 school year. Tutors will provide academic and social support for refugee youth in the program so that they can master necessary skills needed to strive for excellence, graduate high school and attend post secondary education.   RESPONSIBILITIES: Work one-on-one or in small groups, with assigned refugee student, to support academic achievement and social integration.  Includes, but is not limited to: Explaining content of homework assignments and tutoring in specific subjects Guiding students in problem solving and completion of academic assignments Encouraging students to respond to difficult materials by being supportive Accompanying student to the various afterschool enrichment activities at the Grizzly Academy afterschool program Building a supportive, authentic relationship; get to know students personally Teaching students about US culture, school system, and community resources Model good behavior; reinforce school rules and positive behavior Abide by the program parameters and policies as outlined by the Grizzly Academy at Granite Park Junior High School Complete weekly volunteer logs; notify staff if you plan to be absent   REQUIREMENTS: Commit to at least 2 hours each week for at least one semester (Sept-Dec ‘14) Attend mandatory volunteer trainings Individuals must be 18 years or older and must have a high school diploma/GED Ability to help youth with varying abilities in English and academic subjects Ability to communicate effectively in English; fluency in a refugee language helpful Ability to think creatively, outside of the box and be flexible Previous experience with youth preferred; experience with academic tutoring helpful Strong desire to help refugee students achieve their potential Dependable and prompt Background check required  

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