Part-Time Bilingual Aide: Classroom Translator & Family Liaison

Shasta Head Start Child Development; Burney (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Shasta Head Start Child Development is seeking a Bilingual Aide to support English- and Spanish-speaking children and families in Burney, CA. Under supervision of the classroom Teacher, you will provide bilingual learning opportunities and facilitate communication between home and school.

The role emphasizes teamwork with educators and social service staff, translating written information and interpreting during meetings and events to ensure inclusive family engagement.

Qualifications

• Ability to write reports and correspondence, and read and interpret documents both in English and in the family’s primary language.
• Ability to speak effectively to groups of children, parents, staff, and community members in English and in the family’s primary language.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the classroom teachers to support learning and development by interpreting for limited English speaking children as needed
• Assist staff in recruiting and enrolling limited English speaking families
• Assist social service staff in communicating with limited English speaking families by interpreting as needed at meetings, conferences, etc.
• Assist center staff in translation of basic written information for families as needed
• Model appropriate behavior and interact in a positive, friendly and courteous manner with children, and families in order to build and foster responsive relationships
• Assist in completing screenings and assessment of children by interpreting information as needed
• Support for special events or activities for limited English speaking families

Skills

Bilingual

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Shasta Head Start Child Development is seeking a Bilingual Aide to support English- and Spanish-speaking children and families in Burney, CA. Under supervision of the classroom Teacher, you will provide bilingual learning opportunities and facilitate communication between home and school.

The role emphasizes teamwork with educators and social service staff, translating written information and interpreting during meetings and events to ensure inclusive family engagement.