Teacher - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

About the role

Bethany Christian Services is a non-profit organization that operates across 29 states. Our mission is to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. We support families, foster care and adoption, and assist refugees with compassion.

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;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

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;
• 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;
• Demonstrated ability working with students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds;
• Demonstrated ability to teach students English and all other basic educational topics;
• Flexible and creative in a diverse work setting;
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized;
• Highly motivated and self-managed;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Willing and able to work evenings and weekends, as needed;
• Ability 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;
• Possess the relevant experience and/or qualifications to work with these clients and clients with special needs;
• 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;
• 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.