Bilingual Assistant Educator - Shape Young Minds

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Paid days off per year

Healthcare for you and family

Pet insurance

401(k) plan

Summer hours off

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Student loan repayment assistance

CEUs and ongoing trainings

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Assistant Educator for La Jornada to support teaching staff and monitor the progress of the children in care.

You will help develop lesson plans, deliver daily activities, and collaborate with educators to ensure a nurturing, inclusive classroom with bilingual communication in English and Spanish. The role requires patience, strong observation, and a commitment to NYAP’s mission. Professional development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in education and/or early childhood education.
• Valid ECE certification preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience as a Teacher Assistant or Paraprofessional in a classroom with minority children.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones/tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers; software like word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish). Fluency in Spanish required.
• 21 years of age, valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform work aligned with NYAP’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Assist in developing lesson plans based on state requirements and children's needs.
• Collaborate with educator to monitor academic progress of each child.
• Collaborate to deliver daily lesson plans and manage classroom when teacher is absent.
• Work with individual children to promote learning and development.

Skills

Bilingual (English Spanish)

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in education/early childhood education

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database programs

Mobile devices

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Assistant Educator for La Jornada to support teaching staff and monitor the progress of the children in care.

You will help develop lesson plans, deliver daily activities, and collaborate with educators to ensure a nurturing, inclusive classroom with bilingual communication in English and Spanish. The role requires patience, strong observation, and a commitment to NYAP’s mission. Professional development opportunities are provided.