Refugee School Impact Early Education- Temporary

About the role

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.

If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

Organization Summary

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

Position Summary

World Relief seeks a Refugee School Impact (RSI) Early Educatione-temporary to provide classroom assistance for early childhood education programs (ages 2-5). This is a Part-Time, temporary position from December 4, 2026 through February 26, 2027 (exact term subject to change depending on beginning of Parental Leave). Hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 1:30pm- 20 hours per week.

The classes focus on English basics, pre-literacy skills, and socio-emotional development, with the goal of preparing refugee children for school.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in leading students through centers, music, learning exercises, circle time, creative art and educational games, 4 mornings a week (Monday -Thursday)
• Setup and tear down of classroom settings daily.
• Assist in the organization of classroom space and collaborate closely with English Language Instruction department.
• Perform assessments and case notes for each child.
• Keep daily records of services offered and update les as required.
• Communicate with parents regarding classes and student progress.
• Meet regularly with RSI Supervisor and Education Programs Manager.
• Assist in all aspects of grant compliance.
• Attend Staff Meetings (both RSI, Education and All staff).
• Any additional tasks deemed necessary for program success.

Job Requirements

• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Valid driver's license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards
• Experience in an Early Childhood education setting.
• Curriculum implementation, including executing daily lesson plans.
• Comfort in leading and guiding class for 1.5 hour timeframe, four days a week.
• Flexibility is a must.
• Detail-oriented-maintaining proper documentation of clients and services provided by RSI for reporting and auditing requirements.
• People skills- gaining clients' trust and make them feel valued and safe.
• Relaxed and composed in chaotic environments or awkward situations.
• Able to create effective work plans for the day while remaining efficient when plans and circumstances change.
• Cross cultural experience.
• Social work background.

Preferred Qualifications

• College hours in Education or Early Childhood Development
• 1 year experience working an Early Childhood Classroom
• Cross-cultural Experience

Benefits

Temporary Employees and Paid Interns have access to the following World Relief benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

World Relief Discounts (Immediately Eligible)

• Verizon
• Pet Insurance through Nationwide
• Home and Auto insurance through Liberty Mutual
• Working Advantage Discount Program
• Active & Fit Gym Membership

• World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.
• For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.