Bilingual Assistant Educator — Shape Young Minds

Paycom - ATS

Fairfax (VA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 54,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

33 Paid days off each year (11holidays

Healthcare benefits for you and family

Pet insurance with discounts

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

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) seeks an Assistant Educator for La Jornada to support teaching staff and promote children's progress. You will provide feedback to the Lead Educator, help develop lesson plans aligned with state requirements, and support daily classroom activities.

You will work with diverse children, bring bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities, and contribute to a nurturing, child-centered learning environment.

Qualifications

Associate degree in education and/or early childhood education.
Valid ECE certification preferred.
2+ years’ experience as a Teacher Assistant or Paraprofessional, working with minority children in a classroom environment.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
Bilingual (English Spanish). Fluency in Spanish is required.
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily liability coverage.
21 years of age, valid state driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
Assist in developing lesson plans based on state requirements and the specific needs of each child.
Collaborate with educator to monitor the academic progress of each child.
Collaborate with educator to deliver daily lesson plans, as well as understand how the classroom is run in the event that the teacher is absent on a particular day.
Work with individual children in the classroom to promote their learning and development.