Bilingual Teacher - ORR

About the role

The Bilingual Teacher provides educational instruction and support to unaccompanied children (UC) in an Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) program. This position delivers trauma-informed, culturally responsive educational services that support academic growth, social-emotional development, and the overall well-being of youth in care.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver daily lessons in core academic subjects, adapting instruction to meet the needs of youth with varying abilities and language backgrounds.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment.
• Implement trauma-informed teaching strategies and positive behavior supports.
• Encourage student engagement, participation, and the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Work collaboratively with Lead Teacher, case managers, and clinical staff to support student learning and social-emotional growth.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues regarding student progress and educational needs.
• Support transition planning for youth, including reunification with family or movement to other programs.
• Monitor and assess student progress through formal and informal assessments.
• Prepare reports for program leadership and ORR as required.
• Participate in required ORR and agency trainings, including trauma-informed care and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance instructional effectiveness.
• Participate in and provide support groups and classes to the community and clients of the agency.
• Engage in and support the community and clients of the agency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Teaching certification from the relevant governing authority.
• TESOL/TEFL or equivalent certification and additional training to meet the educational needs of unaccompanied alien children (UAC).
• 1–2 years of teaching experience, preferably with children in residential or trauma-informed settings.
• Bilingual Spanish required.
• Understanding of child development, instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain professional boundaries.
• Be able to obtain Criminal and Child Abuse Clearance from the State of California/Department of Justice.
• Must be available full-time and able to adjust work day/work week to provide services when clients and families need them, which can routinely include evenings and occasionally weekends, in order to ensure coordination and continuity of services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the Understanding of the importance of compliance with HIPAA privacy practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong conflict resolution, communication and organizational skills; with great attention to detail.
• Ability to adhere to our attendance and punctuality policy.
• Must pass and remain current in CPR/First Aid.
• Must be able to effectively utilize computers and basic computer software.
• Must meet Licensing (or contract if not FFA position) and insurance requirements.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record.
• Must be at least 18 years old with at least 2 years of driving experience.
• A Greater Hope includes all employees in the DMV pull notification process, notifying AGH of infractions throughout the process.
• All Employees are required to report all arrests within 48 hours of arrest as per Licensing requirements.
• Must pass a drug screen, physical exam, and Tuberculosis skin test.
• A Greater Hope participates in E-Verify and will verify your Social Security Number.
• Foster Family Agency experience preferred.

Benefits

This position is funded through a federal cooperative agreement with the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Continued employment is contingent upon continued grant funding, ORR approval (when applicable), and continued compliance with all ORR, licensing, and A Greater Hope personnel requirements.

Pay

$31.25 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, flexible schedule to accommodate client and family needs, including evenings and weekends.