Bilingual Teacher Aide English​/Spanish

Job Category :
Social Services - Refugee & Immigrant Program

Requisition Number : TEACH
001412

• Full-Time
• On-site

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IN-Indianap-7168 Graham, Indianapolis, IN 46250, USA

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values:
We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a Teacher Aide, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

• Assist in the planning, preparation, and delivery of lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning;
• Assist with the delivery of lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures;
• Assist with the instruction and monitoring of students in the use of learning materials and equipment;
• Effectively use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction;
• Effectively manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures;
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the program;
• Provide student’s the appropriate feedback on work;
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies;
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development;
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely in alignment with ORR requirements;
• Participate in school activities, as well as staff and treatment team meetings;
• Supervise children during field trips and in the classroom;
• Communicate necessary information regularly to Case Manager(s), Clinician, foster parents and the assigned supervisor regarding student progress, concerns, or needs;
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities;
• Assist the teacher in the delivery of classroom activities;
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities;
• Assist or lead preschool classroom if necessary;
• Serve as a backup to the teacher and provide instruction to students;
• Assist the teacher with creating lesson plans and classroom curriculum;
• Attend internal and external trainings, and apply newly gained knowledge on the job;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Bachelor’s level degree in Education from an accredited college, or some college coursework in Educational Instruction strongly preferred;
• Bilingual:
  English and Spanish;
• Prior work experience teaching ELL/ESL, preferred;
• Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity, preferred;
• Must possess an ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in Spanish and English with strong interpersonal skills;
• Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
• Must be able to report to work on a regular and punctual basis;
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds;
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and AEC certified upon hire or within 60 days of hire;
• Must be flexible and creative in a diverse work setting;
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized;
• Highly motivated and self-managed;
• Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident;
• Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
• Exhibit integrity…