Bilingual Lead Teacher

Encircle • Richmond, VA

6d • $0 - $62,000 • Onsite

About The Position

EnCircle's Transitional Foster Care program, part of the Immigration and Refugee Services division and in partnership with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS), serves unaccompanied children (UC) in the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement who are living with foster families. The Bilingual Lead Teacher is primarily responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary educational setting to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. This individual will also lead a team of teachers and teacher aides within the program, ensuring all direct reports fulfill their position requirements in alignment with the program's needs. This position requires functioning effectively with moderate supervision, adhering to established guidelines, procedures, and agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements. Candidates must be eligible to teach in Virginia and be located in Virginia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s level degree in Education or equivalent field of study from an accredited college or university, required.
• Bilingual with excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish, required.
• Active certification by the relevant governing authority.
• Prior work experience teaching English as a Second Language with Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certification or other appropriate accrediting body and additional training to meet the special needs of unaccompanied children.
• At least three (3) years of experience working in a similar role.
• At least one (1) year of work experience supervising others.
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and AEC certified upon hire or within 60 days of hire.
• Active motor vehicle license and a reliable automobile with adequate insurance coverage.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.
• Willing and able to be on an on-call rotation (24hr availability) and work a variable schedule including weekend and evening hours.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with immigrant and/or refugee populations is preferred.
• Trauma-informed training for serving immigrant or vulnerable populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the educational team in creating a trauma-informed and safe learning environment for UC as well as creating a welcoming environment for foster parent engagement around the child’s educational needs.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Direct, lead, and supervise teachers and teacher aides.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the program.
• Observe and evaluate the child’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Manage staff vacation and time off schedules to ensure coverage in the classrooms at all time.
• Attend meetings with treatment team members to discuss children’s behavior in classroom, if necessary.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by ORR.
• 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.
• Ensure agency policies and procedures are enforced through employee evaluations, conference request, time sheets, and reimbursement vouchers.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $62,000
• Health coverage options: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, accident, hospital, critical illness, pet
• Financial benefits: 401(k) with match, retention bonus, early wage access via DailyPay
• Time off & well-being support: generous PTO, paid holidays, employee assistance program & chaplain services, educational assistance, professional development, Calm app access (for you, friends & family)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level