EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

ReWA has the following current employment opportunities available:

1. Lao DV Advocate

2. Citizenship Instructor

3. Family Support Specialist

4. Youth Program Lead Teacher

5. Youth Specialist – BOC (Bilingual Orientation Center)

6. Family Partnership Specialist

7. Pre-3 Lead Teacher

8. Somali DV Advocate

9. Work First Instructor

YOUTH Program LEAD TEACHER

PURPOSE:

Prepare and implement activities for after-school homework tutoring sessions. Recruit students. Teach, and instruct students, staff and volunteers with regard to program curriculum, rules, policies and procedures. Maintain records associated with Youth Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tutor and supervise program participants to meet contract requirements and goals

• Implement program curriculum and lead staff and volunteers in implementing program enhancements

• Maintain attendance records and monitor participant files to ensure required documentation is complete

• Recruit students as well as work with other youth program staff to insure recruitment efforts meet contract goals and requirements

• Obtain new school/teacher and class information for each child for new school year or semester changes; send necessary correspondence to teachers and follow up as needed

• Maintain inventory list of supplies and books; update as needed

• Ensure adequate supplies and materials for tutoring and other related activities; clear purchases with program manager

• Ensure facility is cleaned and returned to original condition after each session

• Oversee, organize and implement annual community presentations, including program events and focus groups on program effectiveness and content

• Plan snack menus and purchase snacks for each session

• Maintain waiting list for Summer Program and other limited Youth Program classes. and follow through with proper procedures regarding parent notification.

• Complete monthly and quarterly program evaluations from students, teachers and volunteers and submit to program director

• Provide student information to database coordinator for database updating

• Work with volunteer coordinator to plan volunteer orientation and recognition

• Assist in the training, supervision, recruiting and orientation of volunteers for the After-School Tutoring Program; screen and place volunteers

• Maintain volunteer files; track hours and submit quarterly report to Volunteer Coordinator

• Provide updated attendance records, homework completion, and demographic data to the Program Director Monthly

• Attend program and staff meetings and training

• Other related duties as assigned by program manager

minimum QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of refugee and immigrant family issues

• Prior work or volunteer experience teaching or tutoring youth

• Fundamental knowledge of and experience in curriculum implementation

• Experience working with children from diverse cultures and backgrounds

• Strong organizational and outreach skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work effectively with diverse program participants and staff.

• Record-keeping and report-writing skills

• Patience and flexibility

• Respect for others’ experiences, opinions, language, values, culture, and knowledge

• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration

• Available for flexible hours (evenings and weekends)

• WA state driver’s license and vehicle insurance

preferred qualifications:

• Bilingual/bicultural in Cambodian, Vietnamese or East African language

• BA in social service or education

• Previous supervisory experience

BENEFITS:

Medical, dental and health insurance; life insurance; 403(b) retirement savings plan; paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

POSTING DATE:

May 1, 2007

CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled

FOR CONSIDERATION:

Send resume and cover letter including four professional references to:

HR Manager
Refugee Women’s Alliance
4008 Martin Luther King Jr. Way South
Seattle, Washington 98108

Fax: 206/721-0282

Email: donna@rewa.org

Refugee Women’s Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer