Bilingual Educator -JOR
About the role
Working At NYAP NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members. The Educator for La Jornada will be responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment and creating a program that meets the cognitive and emotional needs of all our children. The successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Educator/s in order to ensure the program provides education, physical health, emotional well-being and parental involvement services to all enrolled students. National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue 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. We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.
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 our 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 classroom to help resolve issues with students when necessary.
- Ensure the safety of all children in our program.
- Participates in on call schedule as needed.
- Actively participates in recruitment activities as necessary to meet program goals.
- Documents children’s attendance and progress according to program requirements.
- Performs 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 teaching capacity and lesson planning.
- Passionate about the development and well-being of children.
- Able to pass a criminal background check.
- 21 years of age, a valid state driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and a good driving record.
- Bilingual (English Spanish). Fluency in Spanish is required.
- Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smart phones 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.
- Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
- Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of