Bilingual Educator - JOR

Join to apply for the Bilingual Educator - JOR role at National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP).

• NYAP’s commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value we look for in new 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, CEU’s and ongoing training/education.
• Exciting benefits and opportunities at NYAP.

• 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 Educator/s assigned to the classroom to help resolve issues with students when necessary.
• Ensure the safety of all children in our program.
• Participate in on‑call schedule as needed.
• Actively participate in recruitment activities as necessary to meet program goals.
• Document children’s attendance and progress according to program requirements.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
• Willingness to obtain TESL certification paid by NYAP.
• Minimum 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.
• 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.

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

• 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 accommodations 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.

The qualified candidate will follow a team concept and support agency goals, colleagues and ORR liaisons. Candidate must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religious, and racial backgrounds.

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.