Bilingual Educator - JOR
About The Position
The Educator for La Jornada maintains a positive and appropriate educational environment and creates a program that meets the cognitive and emotional needs of enrolled children. The Educator works closely with Assistant Educators to provide education, physical health, emotional well-being, and parental involvement services. The role includes classroom planning and assessment, supporting Assistant Educators, ensuring children’s safety, documenting attendance and progress, and participating in on-call and recruitment activities as needed. The position requires English-Spanish bilingual fluency and willingness to obtain TESL certification, paid for by NYAP.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or elementary education.
- Willingness to obtain TESL certification, paid for by NYAP.
- At least 2 years of experience in a teaching capacity and lesson planning.
- Passion for the development and well-being of children.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Valid state driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and good driving record.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish; Spanish fluency is required.
- Proficiency with desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an extended, cross-functional team.
Responsibilities
- Perform work consistent with NYAP’s mission, values, and philosophies.
- Create a developmentally appropriate program for students.
- Develop weekly lesson plans, activities, and classroom setups tailored to children’s individual needs.
- Assess children’s needs and development and adjust lesson plans accordingly.
- Guide and model practices for assigned Assistant Educators, helping resolve student issues when necessary.
- Ensure the safety of all children in the program.
- Participate in the on-call schedule as needed.
- Participate in recruitment activities as needed to meet program goals.
- Document children’s attendance and progress according to program requirements.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
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.
- Competitive salaries and benefits, including a 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.
- NYAP-paid TESL certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
