Teacher

Cayuga Centers • New York, NY

11d • $30 - $33

About The Position

Our Transitional Foster Care Program for Unaccompanied Children (UC) overseen by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), ensures the well-being and safety of unaccompanied children (ages 0-17) who cross the US Southern border without an adult. Unlike traditional congregate care settings, our approach involves placing unaccompanied children in foster homes while diligently searching for and assessing potential sponsors identified in the US. During their stay with us, we provide medical care, case management, engaging life skills classes, and essential mental health services.Teachers work to support unaccompanied children with progressive academic services, including content skills and knowledge, Social Emotional Learning, acculturation, recreation, and the development of independent living skills. Teachers guide children in our program to become global citizens and agents of positive change in their communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Teaching License/Certificate preferred
• Bilingual fluency in both English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole - required
• Classroom experience required, background in Special Education or ENL strongly preferred
• Portrays cultural competence and appreciates diversity; experience working with immigrant, LGBTQIA+, and non-English speaking populations
• Knowledge of modern classroom technologies, including computers, tablets, and smartboards
• Experience in classroom management, student engagement strategies, and classroom intervention strategies for students who have experienced trauma
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a team context
• Demonstrates empathy and high moral character; strong alignment with Cayuga Centers' mission, values, and competencies
• Passion and commitment to teaching, working with children, and serving immigrant and refugee children
• Computer work requires sitting at a desk for long period of time
• Time on your feet for up to several hours a day
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Time driving and/or taking pubic transportation to conduct client and family visits
• Full time: 40 hours per week on a consistent schedule
• Must be flexible to meet program needs

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with experience in Montessori education or GED preparation are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, positive classroom environment consistent with Cayuga Centers' internal policy and protocol
• Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, including Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and individualized support services
• Create differentiated lesson plans that are joyful, creative, and engaging
• Provide individualized academic instruction to the assigned class based on age group, developmental level, and observed needs
• Complete weekly educational progress reports for each child in care
• Contribute to curriculum development, special support services, field trip planning, community outreach, and other Learning Center team projects
• Collaborate with Skills Trainers, Youth Care Workers, Clinicians, Case Managers, and other staff to ensure quality care that is tailored to each child's individual needs
• Provide any needed support for daily morning arrivals and afternoon dismissals
• Actively participate and/or complete all professional development requirements, including trainings, readings, and pertinent certifications

Benefits

• 120 hours of vacation time; 12 Sick Days per year
• 10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pet and Legal insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
• 401(k) match up to 4%
• Corporate Discounts Program
• Sick Leave Pool
• Identity Protection

What This Job Offers

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