Bilingual Educator - JOR

About NYAP

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) has been serving communities and clients since 1978. 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.

About the Role

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) 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 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 the classroom to help resolve issues with students when necessary.
• Ensure the safety of all children in our program.
• Participate in 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or elementary education.
• Willingness to obtain TESL certification (paid by NYAP).
• 2+ years of experience in a teaching capacity and lesson planning.
• Passion for the development and well‑being of children.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• At least 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, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and 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.
• Repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
• Ability to travel frequently and drive a vehicle while seated for extended periods, with frequency varying based on program demands.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

• 33 paid days off each year (11 holidays + 22 days PTO).
• Healthcare benefits for you and your family.
• Pet insurance with discounts and reimbursements.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a 401(k).
• Summer hours off (half‑day Fridays and work‑anniversary trips).
• Mileage reimbursement, phone allowance, student‑loan repayment assistance, CEU’s, and ongoing training/education.