Bilingual Educator - JOR

Job Details
Job Location
Bolingbrook, IL
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Who we are
National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.
Working At NYAP

• NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
• 22 Days Off Each Year! Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (reduced work schedule), and Work Anniversary Trips!
• Mileage Reimbursement, Phone Allowance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, CEU's and ongoing trainings/education

Position Summary
The Educator for ORR, NYAP's newest program providing transitional foster care services for displaced and unaccompanied minor youth at the U.S. Borders will be responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment, and creating a program that meets the cognitive and emotional needs of all of our children. The successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Teacher/s in order to ensure program provides education, physical health, emotional well-being and parental involvement services to all enrolled students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Teacher will perform duties including, but not limited to:

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's mission, values, and philosophies.

• Create a developmentally appropriate program for our students.
• Develop weekly lesson plans, activities and class set-ups to meet the individual needs of children.
• Assess children's needs and development, adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
• Provide guidance and modeling to Assistant Teacher/s assigned to classroom to help resolve issues with students when necessary.
• Ensure the safety of all children in our program.

• Participates in on call schedule as needed.
• Actively participates in recruitment activities as necessary to meet program goals.
• Documents children's attendance and progress according to program requirements.
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
• 2+ years' experience in teaching capacity and lesson planning.
• Passionate about the development and well-being of children.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.

• Must have a valid Driver's license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance and a good driving record.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily injury liability.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

OTHER SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of an extended, cross functional team.

Qualifications
The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.