Educational Aide

Compass Connections; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All Benefits on first day

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Compass Connections is hiring at the SAC Shelter in San Antonio, TX to support classroom activities, ESL instruction, and student progress in an educational setting. Must have a GED or high school diploma, 3 years of relevant experience, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities.

The role includes lesson support, data entry, tutoring, substitute teaching, and collaboration with ESL staff. It requires a drug screen and background checks, with 21+ age. First-day benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Provide proof of work eligibility upon request.
• Pass background checks.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time and be in class 15 minutes before students start.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining classroom order and discipline.
• Communicate concerns about students to the teacher and direct care staff.
• Interact with children appropriately for development.
• Help assess and evaluate student progress daily and quarterly.
• Assist with lesson preparation, instruction, and cleanup.
• Serve as substitute teacher as needed.
• Perform extensive data entry of student information including assessments and grades.
• Maintain presentation of classroom to be safe and aesthetically pleasing.
• Assist ESL Facilitators in instruction of basic subjects.

Skills

Fluency in English and Spanish

Classroom experience

English language proficiency

Communication skills

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Some college coursework

Job description

It’s a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others. Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family. We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive. We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our SAC Shelter in San Antonio, TX.

Benefits

• ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Additional employer sponsored benefits available

Compensation and Schedule

• Hourly Rate: $23.25 per hour
• Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Work Schedule: M-F, 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Academic Req: Required – GED or High school diploma as required by state regulations; Preferred – Some college course work in teaching Science, Social Studies, Math, Reading, Writing, and English as a Second Language at all levels of education, and/or social work
• Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention
• Work experience: Required – Three (3) years of experience in a classroom, community service and/or an education setting

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables

• Arrive on time and be inside the classroom no later than 15 minutes before students arrive.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom.
• Communicate all relevant concerns about students to the teacher and direct care staff.
• Interact with children in ways appropriate to child growth and development.
• Help assess and evaluate each student’s progress daily and quarterly.
• Assist the teacher with preparation, instruction, and clean-up of materials and activities daily.
• Serve as substitute teacher as needed.
• Perform extensive data entry of student information to include assessment results and grades.
• Preparation and execution of effective lesson plans.
• Administer a variety of assessments to assist in identifying progress.
• Documenting and recording scores and other relevant data.
• Maintaining classroom presentation to promote both an aesthetically pleasing and safe environment.
• Assist ESL Facilitators in the instruction of basic subjects.
• Assist the ESL Facilitators in in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom.
• Communicate all relevant concerns about students to the Lead ESL Facilitator.
• Accuracy in record keeping and data entry.

Other Responsibilities

• Be supportive of Compass Connections Educational Services Department on campus and in the community as well as being loyal and complementary of administration, staff, and fellow colleagues.
• Interact with children in ways appropriate to promote healthy child growth and development.
• Help assess and evaluate each student’s progress daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Assist the ESL Facilitator with preparation, instruction, and clean-up in the classroom.
• Serve as a substitute teacher as needed.
• Attend all planned Educational Services functions: e.g., open houses, in services, and teacher workdays required for other teaching staff.
• Answer and make telephone calls, file, send faxes, make copies and other clerical duties as needed.
• Serve as tutor to students between the ages 5 to 17 years of age working on a broad array of tasks at various grade levels. Answer questions about classroom assignments and provide individual instruction and guidance.
• Carry out supervisory teacher duties in a prompt and reasonable manner, when necessary, as agreed on with the teacher.
• Handle all student information with utmost confidentiality.
• Other job duties as assigned.
• Foster Care Programs - Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.

Requirements

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older at the time of application.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.
• Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Demonstrate the ability to: a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics. b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals. c. Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment. d. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times. e. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. f. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Guided by care and compassion, Compass Connections has been impacting and meeting the needs of the community’s most vulnerable children and families through residential care, community-based support, foster care, and adoption services. Leveraging more than a century of collective child welfare experience, Compass Connections, a Texas based non-profit organization, is a national leader in connecting, strengthening, and transforming families from around the globe.

EEO Statement In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

EEO Statement In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.