Teacher - Bilingual - Spanish/English - JOR
About The Position
The Teacher (Educator) for La Jornada is responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment and creating a program that meets the cognitive and emotional needs of enrolled children. The Teacher works closely with Assistant Educators to provide education, physical health, emotional well-being, and parental involvement services. The role includes developing and adapting lessons to individual children’s needs, supporting classroom staff, ensuring children’s safety, and documenting attendance and progress. Fluency in Spanish is required, and the employee must be willing 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; fluency in Spanish is required.
- Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smartphones and 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 in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
- Create a developmentally appropriate program for students.
- Develop weekly lesson plans, activities, and classroom setups that meet children’s individual needs.
- Assess children’s needs and development and adjust lesson plans accordingly.
- Provide guidance and modeling to assigned Assistant Educators, including 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 necessary 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 the employee and family.
- Pet insurance with discounts and reimbursements.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
