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Description

Shape Futures. Inspire Growth! Are you passionate about education and helping children reach their full potential Join our team as a Teacher and make every learning opportunity count!

• NYAPs 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.
• 33 Paid days off each year!(11 holidays 22 days PTO)
• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
• Pet insurance that provides discounts and reimbursements
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k) Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays and Work Anniversary Trips!)
• Mileage Reimbursement Phone Allowance Student Loan Repayment Assistance CEUs and ongoing trainings/education
• Why Work with UsExciting Benefits and Opportunities at NYAP!

The Educator for La Jornada will be responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment and creating a program that meets the cognitive and emotional needs of all our children. The successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Educator/s in order to ensure the program provides education physical health emotional well-being and parental involvement services to all enrolled students.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Educator will perform duties including but not limited to:

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs 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 childrens needs and development adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
• Provide guidance and modeling to Assistant Educator/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 childrens attendance and progress according to program requirements.
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in early childhood education or Elementary Education.
• Willingness to obtain TESL certification paid by NYAP
• 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.
• 21 years of age a valid state drivers license reliable personal vehicle and a good driving record.
• Bilingual (English Spanish). Fluency in Spanish is required.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Use of manual dexterity tactile visual and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion prolonged periods of sitting and standing and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds) bending pulling and carrying.
• Ability to travel frequently and drive vehicle while sitting for extended periods with frequency varying based on program demands.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees by prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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 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.

Required Experience:

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