Assistant Teacher - Bilingual - Spanish/English - JOR
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 matters concerning the children on a regular basis. The Assistant Educator helps develop lesson plans based on state requirements and each child’s needs, collaborates with educators to monitor academic progress and deliver daily lessons, and works with individual children to promote learning and development. The role also requires understanding classroom operations well enough to support them when the teacher is absent.
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 English-Spanish skills; fluency in Spanish is required.
- Proficiency with desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Valid ECE certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform all work consistently with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
- Assist in developing lesson plans based on state requirements and the specific needs of each child.
- 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 employees and their families.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
