Bilingual Educator - JOR

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM • Madison, WI

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About The Position

NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members. The Educator for La Jornada (The Journey), NYAP’s newest program providing transitional foster care services for displaced and unaccompanied minor youth at the U.S. Borders will be responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment, and creating a program that meets the cognitive and emotional needs of all of our children. The successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Educator/s in order to ensure program provides education, physical health, emotional well-being and parental involvement services to all enrolled students.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
• Willingness to obtain TESL certification paid by NYAP
• 2+ years’ experience in teaching capacity and lesson planning.
• Passionate about the development and well-being of children.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance and a good driving record.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of an extended, cross functional team.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Create a developmentally appropriate program for our students.
• Develop weekly lesson plans, activities and class set-ups to meet the individual needs of children.
• Assess children’s needs and development, adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
• Provide guidance and modeling to Assistant Educator/s assigned to classroom to help resolve issues with students when necessary.
• Ensure the safety of all children in our program.
• Participates in on call schedule as needed.
• Actively participates in recruitment activities as necessary to meet program goals.
• Documents children’s attendance and progress according to program requirements.
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• 33 Paid days off each year! (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)
• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
• Pet insurance that provides discounts and reimbursements
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays and Work Anniversary Trips!)
• Mileage Reimbursement, Phone Allowance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees