Teaching Assistant (Bilingual)

Dynamic Service Solutions • Houston, TX

87d • Onsite

About The Position

Dynamic Service Solutions (DSS) is seeking compassionate professionals to join their Children First Residential Care Program. This program partners with federal and local agencies to deliver high-quality human services, staffing, and program support nationwide. The role involves providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive care in a safe and supportive environment to help children move toward stability and family reunification. Many roles require fluency in English and Spanish. The Teaching Assistant (TA) is responsible for ensuring that all unaccompanied children (UC) receive educational assessments and a structured education per the Office of Refugees Resettlement (ORR). The TA will maintain a positive and appropriate educational environment that meets the intellectual and emotional needs of all children.

Requirements

• High school diploma or a GED
• 1 year of experience in a classroom, community service and/or an education setting.
• 1 year of experience in relevant field.
• Must be bilingual (English/Spanish).
• 2 years Teaching Assistant experience in youth educational classroom setting.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience in teaching capacity, knowledge in curriculum development and lesson planning - preferred.
• Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility / school - preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational services based on the Individual Academic Development, literacy level, and linguistic ability of each unaccompanied child per lesson plans and or established program guidelines.
• Assist in the implementation of lesson plans. Organize, prepare, create, plan and inventory materials for daily instruction. Develop lesson plans based on facilitated Units provided every two weeks.
• Supervise youth and set appropriate behavior limits in accordance with the youth's individual treatment and behavior plan and ORR standards.
• Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive climate of learning and excellence where students can enhance their developmental growth.
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment of respect and rapport to ensure a positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
• Ensure the educational services adhere to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) policies and procedures, federal, state and company legal guidelines and internal policies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Benefits package medical, dental, vision, HSA, DCFSA and 401 K retirement plan.
• Life and Disability Plans and other supplemental plans.
• Student Loan Assistance plan.
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.
• Professional development opportunities; ongoing training in best practices, and leadership.
• Mission-driven work in a collaborative, supportive team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED