A leading child welfare organization with over 100 programs and services throughout New York State is hiring a Bilingual Teacher Assistant to be part of a growing and progressive team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of unaccompanied minor children!

Competitive compensation package offering excellent salary and benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance and Funds for Professional Development
• 30+ Days of Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance
• and More!

The agency practices a Sanctuary Model, places high value on work-life balance and prioritizes self-care.

JOIN OUR MISSION:

The Bilingual Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill students’ potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and enabling students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in their communities.

OUR GOAL:

Our goal is to provide safe and timely reunification for each child and their family or suitable sponsor.

In partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, our Unaccompanied Children Program provides family reunification and short-term shelter for children who have entered the United States without a guardian. Youth reside in our family-style cottages located on our beautiful 2,000-acre campus while our bilingual staff provide a safe and nurturing environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists classroom teacher in facilitating lesson plan instructions to students, including 1:1 and small group assistance as necessary.
• Provides input and helps facilitate social and emotional learning components of lesson plans.
• Responsible for observing, implementing, monitoring, and completing specific reports regarding student performance and behaviors in the classroom (i.e., Critical Incident Reports, Reflection Reports, Daily Logs).
• Responsible for grading appropriate academic tests under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Responsible for providing pre-crisis intervention and conflict resolution with students, including implementing and using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) principles, approved behavior modification techniques/strategies and physical restraints.
• Recommends appropriate reward and consequence outcomes for the student’s behaviors, including adherence to school rules and procedures.
• Assists with facilitating of youth in dining hall and supports appropriate transition and communication of concerns to residential staff.
• This position will comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including those for ORR, ICE and the NYS Office of Children and Family Services

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in education or related field of study required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in an academic environment supporting at risk students and/or special education programs.
• Ability to converse in English and Spanish.
• NYS Teaching Assistant Certification preferred; NYS Teaching Assistant Certification may be obtained upon hire and is required after 3 months from date of hire.
• Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.
• Varicella Vaccine required OR titers indicating varicella immunity OR documentation from a healthcare provider verifying previous infection.
• MMR (Measles Mumps & Rubella vaccine required OR titers indicating immunity to all three diseases.
• Tdap (Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis) vaccine required.
• Influenza vaccine required, one dose annually during flu season.
• Covid: Being fully vaccinated means you have received a primary COVID vaccination series, plus one (1) booster COVID vaccination if you are eligible to be boosted.   You are eligible to receive a booster COVID vaccination 4-5 months following your primary COVID vaccination series, depending on which type of COVID vaccine you received during your primary COVID vaccination series.
• Physical (Medical Exam) required.
• Must be able to work 9AM-5PM during new hire orientation to complete TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention), CPR, and Sanctuary training. Must maintain TCI and CPR certification.
• Required to be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license per Agency guidelines. Travel to work onsite in Canaan, NY, is required.