A leading child welfare organization with over 100 programs and services throughout New York State is hiring a Bilingual Teacher 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 is responsible for preparing lesson plans and educating students at all levels. Duties include assigning homework, grading tests, and documenting progress. Teachers must be able to instruct in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson plans.

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:

• Facilitate lesson plan instructions to students, including 1:1 and small group; provide input and help facilitate social and emotional learning components of lesson plans.
• Develop and issue educational content including notes, tests, and assignments.
• Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
• Organize supplies and resources for lectures and presentations.
• Deliver personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
• Plan and implement educational activities and events.
• Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning.
• Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning.
• Create and distribute educational content.
• Ensure your classroom is clean and orderly.
• Allocate and grade homework, assignments, and tests.
• Responsible for observing, implementing, monitoring, and completing specific reports regarding student performance and behaviors in the classroom.
• 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.
• 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:

• Certified by the State Department of Education for New York State.
• Practical Teaching Experience required; 5+ years preferred.
• Fluent in English/Spanish with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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.