Assistant Teacher - Bilingual - Spanish/English - JOR

National Youth Advocate Program • Aurora, CO

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About The Position

The Assistant Educator for La Jornada supports teaching staff and children’s learning and development in a positive, nurturing environment. The role provides feedback to the Lead Educator about children’s progress and discusses important issues concerning the children regularly. The Assistant Educator helps develop and deliver lesson plans, monitors academic progress with the educator, and works individually with children to promote learning and development. The position also requires understanding classroom operations sufficiently to support the classroom when the teacher is absent.

Work must be consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies. The role requires bilingual English and Spanish skills, with Spanish fluency required, and involves frequent travel and driving. NYAP describes itself as an organization providing services in prevention and intervention, positive youth development, out-of-home placement, and reunification and permanency.

Requirements

• Associate degree in education and/or early childhood education.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Teacher Assistant or Paraprofessional working with minority children in a classroom environment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish; fluency in Spanish is required.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers.
• Proficient use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid state driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and good driving record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate attitude and strong understanding of child development.
• Nurturing teaching approach.
• Ability to travel frequently and drive a vehicle while sitting for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Valid ECE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with NYAP’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Assist in developing lesson plans based on state requirements and each child’s specific needs.
• Collaborate with the educator to monitor each child’s academic progress.
• Collaborate with the educator to deliver daily lesson plans and understand classroom operations in the teacher’s absence.
• Work with individual children in the classroom to promote their learning and development.
• Provide feedback to the Lead Educator about children’s progress and discuss important issues pertaining to the children regularly.

Benefits

• 33 paid days off each year (11 holidays and 22 days of PTO).
• Healthcare benefits for the employee and family.
• Pet insurance with discounts and reimbursements.
• 401(k).
• Summer hours off, including half-day Fridays and work-anniversary trips.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Phone allowance.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• CEUs and ongoing training and education.
• Competitive salaries and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree