Bilingual Early Childhood Assistant Educator

NASWVA; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid days off

Healthcare benefits

Pet insurance

401(k)

Summer hours off

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Student loan repayment assistance

CEUs

Job summary

NYAP in Virginia seeks an Assistant Educator for La Jornada to support teaching staff, provide feedback on children’s progress, and discuss important issues related to the children regularly.

The role involves developing lesson plans aligned with state requirements, collaborating with educators to monitor academic progress, delivering daily plans, and working with individual children to promote learning and development.

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 computers, smartphones, tablets, and software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish). Fluency in Spanish is required.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily liability.
• 21 years of age, valid state driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and a good driving record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate attitude and strong understanding of child development.
• Nurturing teaching approach.

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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tech proficiency

Communication skills

Child development knowledge

Driver's license

18+ eligibility

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in education/ECE

ECE certification preferred

Job description

NYAP in Virginia seeks an Assistant Educator for La Jornada to support teaching staff, provide feedback on children’s progress, and discuss important issues related to the children regularly.

The role involves developing lesson plans aligned with state requirements, collaborating with educators to monitor academic progress, delivering daily plans, and working with individual children to promote learning and development.