Bilingual Teacher, Bridgewater - Juntos

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Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Job Type/Status: Full Time

Salary: $60,000 to $62,000 per year

Center For Family Services is seeking a full time Teacher for our Juntos Program located in Bridgewater, Somerset County, NJ. The Teacher is responsible for instructing students in core subjects, college‑career readiness, as well as extracurricular subjects (i.e. Art, Music, Computers, Health/Gym) and acclimation to American culture and basic life skills curriculum. The Teacher will create well‑rounded lesson plans, comprehensive instructional programs, demonstrate proficiency in classroom management, and instruct students on subjects such as science, literature, and math.

The teacher will also be required to meet TESOL standards required for a comprehensive ESL program for English Language Learners (ELL) for children in grades K‑12. Bilingual/Multilingual preferred but not required.

• Ensures all necessary worksheets are copied for class instruction
• Assists Lead Teacher in developing plans and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, including improving the readiness of children for English‑focused school by developing their literary, phonemic, and print awareness; their understanding and use of language; their appreciation of books; and their understanding of early math and early science, problem‑solving abilities, and approaches to learning.
• Establishes and maintains a safe, health‑learning environment.
• Supports the social and emotional development of children.
• Supports Lead Teacher with all classroom activities and field trips.
• Attends at least 15 hours annually of professional development that is classroom focused.
• Directs any student's special needs to the appropriate specialist in a timely manner.
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Assists students in completing instructional assignments.
• Performs clerical and non‑instructional assignments as assigned.
• Works in small groups with students to provide specialized assistance.
• Prepares bulletin boards to enforce daily assignments.
• Supports Lead Teacher in preparing classroom activities and organizes field trips.
• Keeps classroom clean and organized.
• Supports Lead Teacher in providing educational services and assessments, including curriculum building meeting Flores standards for education requirements.
• Supports Lead Teacher in creating an educational assessment for each UAC youth.
• Supports Lead Teacher in creating a classroom environment to include and focus on acculturation skills for the children.
• Supports Lead Teacher in developing onsite classroom and ESL classes for each youth ensuring 6 hours of daily education for each youth to assist UAC with assimilation into US culture.
• Coordinates services with the local schools when indicated.
• Supports Lead Teacher in completing and implementing weekly lesson plans.
• Evaluates children's performance on a weekly basis and provides feedback to foster parents and staff.
• Ensures the client growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
• Demonstrates gains in client performance.
• Prepares reports for the youth to take with them when they leave for their homeschool.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University;
  Master's preferred in a related field such as Education, Teaching English as a Second Language, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, or Bilingual Education.
• Required – Certificate of Eligibility – CE/License for corresponding age/grade levels, K‑12 in lieu of Teaching Degree; preferred – Certification by the relevant governing authority or other appropriate accrediting body in Teaching English as a Second Language/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
• 3 or more years of experience working with children in a classroom.
• Must be fully vaccinated, in accordance with federal and state regulations. Fully vaccinated includes initial vaccination and at least one booster shot.

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday.
• 401(k) plan.
• Medical insurance plan options.
• Prescription insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health & Wellness Activities.
• Ongoing training & professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity for advancement.

All positions require pre‑employment drug screening and criminal record checks. Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.