Teacher - Bilingual - Spanish/English - JOR

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM • Chicago, IL

1d • $56,000 - $56,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The 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 children's individual needs, supporting classroom staff, and ensuring children's safety and progress.

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, a valid state driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle, and a good driving record.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish; fluency in Spanish is required.
• Proficiency with 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 consistently 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 set-ups to meet individual children’s 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 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, including 11 holidays and 22 days of PTO.
• Healthcare benefits for employees and their families.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time