World Relief · 1 month ago
ESL Literacy Teaching Assistant Intern
Sacramento, CA
Internship
Hybrid
InternWorld Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to addressing the world's greatest crises through partnerships with local churches. The ESL Literacy Teaching Assistant Intern will support the Education team in providing ESL literacy instruction to Afghan women with little or no prior education, assisting the ESL instructor during virtual classes and performing various administrative tasks.
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Responsibilities
Attend World Relief Sacramento’s ESL Literacy Tutor Training and shadow ESL Instructor in class
Learn and implement literacy teaching techniques with preliterate Afghan learners
Provide in-class support to ESL Instructor in virtual classes, including leading break-out groups
Support ESL Instructor with various administrative tasks, such as attendance tracking
Help organize and update online video resources for better access by clients
Assist with testing and tracking clients’ learning gains
Help prepare educational materials and learning packets (possible, for local interns only)
Assist with material drop-offs (possible, for local interns only)
General office support duties as required
Qualification
Required
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve vulnerable communities
Acknowledge World Relief's faith statement
Fluency in written and spoken English
Strong digital literacy skills and familiarity with MS Word, Excel, and apps such as Zoom and WhatsApp
Must be highly organized and attentive to details
Commitment to a set schedule of at least 2 virtual class sessions per week from the following timeslots: 8:45-10:45 am Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday; and/or 11:15-1:15 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
Able to start mid-December or early January and commit to at least 3 months
Female-presenting only, in respect for the cultural values of the population served
Preferred
Able to work effectively and sensitively with people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds; cross-cultural and/or language learning experience a plus but not required
Able to teach a small group of learners; prior teaching experience a plus
Comfortable communicating cross-culturally with clients using limited English
Able to follow written and oral directions, learn, and retain new information quickly
Familiar with computers and phone apps such as Zoom and WhatsApp
Able to work independently and self-manage tasks and time
Outgoing, friendly, quickly build rapport, and put people at ease
For local interns, a Valid Driver's License and reliable personal transportation preferable
Must be comfortable with technology; prior experience with Zoom strongly preferred
Company
World Relief
World Relief is a global and humanitarian organization that provides immigration, legal and empowerment services.
Founded in 1944
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.17MKey Investors
Basic Needs Giving PartnershipDuPage Foundation
2025-01-17Grant· $0.05M
2023-07-18Grant· $0.12M
Leadership Team
Myal Greene
President & CEO
Alexis Brown, PhD
Chief People Officer
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