Teacher - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

About the role

Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. As a Teacher, you’ll walk alongside unaccompanied children as they seek family reunification, older youth preparing for adulthood in a new country, and foster families who give these children a home away from home.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning;
• Plan, schedule, and facilitate educational curriculum in compliance with federal, state, and agency requirements;
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment;
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities;
• Prepare classroom for class activities;
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities;
• Effectively utilize relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction;
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the program;
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development;
• Observe and evaluate the child’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health;
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order during educational sessions;
• Participate in school activities, staff, and treatment team meetings;
• Effectively communicate the necessary information to the assigned case manager, clinician, foster parents, and supervisor regarding student progress, concerns, or needs on a regular basis;

Requirements

• Bachelor’s level degree in a related field of study from an accredited college;
• Active certification by the relevant governing authority, Teaching English as a Second Language/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certification, or other appropriate accrediting body and additional training to meet the special needs of UC;
• At least two (2) years of experience working in a similar role;
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and AEC certified upon hire or within 60 days of hire;
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish;
• Demonstrates ability working with students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds;
• Demonstrated ability to teach students English and all other basic educational topics;
• Must be flexible and creative in a diverse work setting;
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized;
• Highly motivated and self-managed;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Exhibit integrity and good moral character to provide appropriate care;
• Must be properly trained and licensed, as necessary;

Qualifications

• 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;
• Results of medical examination (as required by State Licensing, including results of TB tests and immunization records).

Skills

• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision);
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility;
• Grossly generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO YourWay, 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;

Pay

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Schedule

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