Bilingual Teacher Aide - St. PJ's Children's Home

Archdiocese of San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

1d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Lead Teacher, the Teacher Aide assists the Teacher with the planning and implementation of educational and vocational services provided to UAC. The Teacher Aide provides support and assistance to Teachers in a manner that promotes best practices and facilities the optimum delivery of quality trauma informed care to UAC. The Teacher Aide facilitates instruction in accordance with approved lesson plans appropriate for students with a variety of academic competencies, backgrounds, skills, and learning needs.

Requirements

Bilingual in English & Spanish
Bachelor's Degree in the field of education or related filed; or
Minimum of high school diploma plus one year experience working with children in an educational setting
Reliable transportation
Valid driver license
Valid vehicle insurance
Able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route if working directly with unaccompanied children
Varicella: two doses of varicella vaccine (at least 4 weeks apart) OR born in the United States before 1980 with a reported history of chickenpox (verified by an adult present at the time of illness) OR titers indicating varicella immunity OR documentation from healthcare provider verifying previous infection.
MMR: two doses of MMR vaccine (at least 4 weeks apart) OR titers indicating immunity to all three diseases
DTaP or TDap: Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one TDaP dose in adulthood.
Influenza: one dose annually during flu season.
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as policy and procedures and program standards
Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before individuals and groups

Nice To Haves

Experience in a bilingual educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Promoting a positive climate of learning and excellence where UAC have the opportunity to enhance their developmental growth
Completing initial and discharge educational assessments within required timeframes
Utilizing effective instructional strategies to meet the academic and behavioral needs of students
Assisting with the completion of monthly progress assessments and reports for UAC
Developing, coordinating and/or facilitating vocational activities in areas that introduce UAC to career choices
Adhering to approved lesson plans to meet each student’s academic level
Ensuring classroom environments are safe and inclusive to ensure a positive learning experience for student’s with diverse backgrounds
Maintaining the safety and well-being of children through supervision, adherence to program policies, and appropriate interventions. This may include the use of approved crisis management techniques, such as physical containment, when necessary to protect the child or others from harm.
Deliver client services and all daily interactions within the Sanctuary Model framework
Completing other duties as assigned in absence of the Teacher or Lead Teacher
Actively participating in the enhancement and/or improvement of the living and working environment for UAC
Attending administrative staff meetings, staff retreats, and other team building activities
Demonstrating knowledge and sensitivity of cultural norms, values and heritage
Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
Adhering to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others
Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors’ names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information
Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Morals Policy is mandatory
Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization
Attendance and successful completion of a 10- day New Employee Orientation is mandated for the position. The inability to meet this requirement will conclude employment with the Agency
Other duties as assigned by Program Director