Bilingual Educator

About the role

NYAP’s newest program, La Jornada (The Journey), provides transitional foster care services for displaced and unaccompanied minor youth at the U.S. Borders. The Educator will maintain a positive and appropriate educational environment and create a program that meets the cognitive and emotional needs of all children. The successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Educator(s) to ensure the program provides education, physical health, emotional well-being, and parental involvement services to all enrolled students.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Create a developmentally appropriate program for students.
• Develop weekly lesson plans, activities, and class set-ups to meet the individual needs of children.
• Assess children’s needs and development, adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
• Provide guidance and modeling to Assistant Educator(s) assigned to the classroom to help resolve issues with students when necessary.
• Ensure the safety of all children in the program.
• Participate in an on-call schedule as needed.
• Actively participate in recruitment activities as necessary to meet program goals.
• Document children’s attendance and progress according to program requirements.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
• Willingness to obtain TESL certification (paid by NYAP).
• 2+ years’ experience in a teaching capacity and lesson planning.
• Passionate about the development and well-being of children.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Valid Driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of an extended, cross-functional team.

Physical Demands

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
• Ability to travel frequently and drive a vehicle while sitting for extended periods, with frequency varying based on program demands.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits

• 33 paid days off each year (11 holidays + 22 days PTO).
• Healthcare benefits for you and your family.
• Pet insurance that provides discounts and reimbursements.
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k).
• Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays and Work Anniversary Trips).
• Mileage reimbursement, phone allowance, student loan repayment assistance, CEUs, and ongoing trainings/education.

About NYAP

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and continues to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home Placement, and Reunification/Permanency.