Teacher Assistant - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

About the role

Bethany Christian Services is a non-profit organization that operates across 29 states, focusing on ensuring children are safe, loved, and connected through various services. The organization supports families, fosters children, and assists refugees with compassion, all while living out their Christian mission.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, preparation, and delivery of lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning;
• Assist with the delivery of lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures;
• Assist with the instruction and monitoring of students in the use of learning materials and equipment;
• Effectively use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction;
• Effectively manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures;
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the program;
• Provide student's the appropriate feedback on work;
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies;
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development;
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely in alignment with ORR requirements;
• Participate in school activities, as well as staff and treatment team meetings;
• Serve as a backup to the teacher and provide instruction to students;
• Assist the teacher in the delivery of classroom activities;
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities;
• Assist or lead preschool classroom if necessary;
• Attend internal and external trainings, and apply newly gained knowledge on the job;
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities;
• Assist the teacher with creating lesson plans and classroom curriculum;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Bachelor’s level degree in Education from an accredited college, or some college coursework in Educational Instruction strongly preferred;
• Bilingual: English and Spanish;
• Prior work experience teaching ELL/ESL, preferred;
• Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity, preferred;
• Must possess an ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in Spanish and English with strong interpersonal skills;
• Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
• Must be able to report to work on a regular and punctual basis;
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds;
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and AEC certified upon hire or within 60 days of hire;
• Must be flexible and creative in a diverse work setting;
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized;
• Highly motivated and self-managed;
• Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident;
• Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
• Exhibit integrity and good moral character to provide appropriate care;
• Must be properly trained and licensed, as necessary;
• Must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route: TDap or Tdap: Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one Tdap dose in adulthood;
• Must be able to pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

Qualifications

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul;
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities;
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility;
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify;
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program;
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance.