Teacher

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for Teachers in NYC!

Location: New York, NY

Pay: $30.00/hour - $33.00/hour (based on education)

Join the nation’s largest foster care program for refugee children and make a difference by teaching Unaccompanied Children.

About Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth, and families. We have 22 offices across 8 states and serve over 17,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!

At Cayuga Centers, we embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.

Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hairstyle/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

About the Program and Position:
Our Transitional Foster Care Program for Unaccompanied Children (UC-TFC) overseen by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), ensures the well-being and safety of unaccompanied children (ages 0-17) who cross the US Southern border without an adult. Unlike traditional congregate care settings, our approach involves placing unaccompanied children in foster homes while diligently searching for and assessing potential sponsors identified in the US. During their stay with us, we provide medical care, case management, engaging life skills classes, and essential mental health services.

Teachers work to support unaccompanied children with progressive academic services, including content skills & knowledge, Social Emotional Learning, acculturation, recreation, and the development of independent living skills. Teachers guide children in our program to become global citizens and agents of positive change in their communities.

How you get to use your skills…

• Maintain a safe, positive classroom environment consistent with Cayuga Centers' internal policy and protocol.
• Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, including Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and individualized support services.
• Create differentiated lesson plans that are joyful, creative, and engaging.
• Provide individualized academic instruction to the assigned class based on age group, developmental level, and observed needs.
• Complete weekly educational progress reports for each child in care.
• Contribute to curriculum development, special support services, field trip planning, community outreach, and other Learning Center team projects.
• Collaborate with Skills Trainers, Youth Care Workers, Clinicians, Case Managers, and other staff to ensure quality care that is tailored to each child’s individual needs.
• Provide any needed support for daily morning arrivals and afternoon dismissals.
• Actively participate and/or complete all professional development requirements, including training, readings, and pertinent certifications.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Teaching License/Certificate preferred.
• Bilingual (Fluency in both English and Spanish or Haitian Creole required). Classroom experience required, background in Special Education or ENL strongly preferred.
• Candidates with experience in Montessori education or GED preparation are strongly preferred. Portrays cultural competence and appreciates diversity; experience working with immigrant, LGBTQIA , and non-English speaking populations.
• Knowledge of modern classroom technologies, including computers, tablets, and smartboards.
• Experience in classroom management, student engagement strategies, and classroom intervention strategies for students who have experienced trauma.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a team context.
• Demonstrates empathy and high moral character; strong alignment with Cayuga Center's mission, values, and competencies.
• Passion and commitment to teaching, working with children, and serving immigrant and refugee children.

Physical Requirements:

• Computer work requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time
• Time on your feet for up to several hours a day
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Time driving and/or taking public transportation to conduct client and family visits

Schedule:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week on a consistent schedule
• Must be flexible to meet program needs

Why Cayuga Centers?

• Certified Great Place to Work®
• Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited
• Trauma-informed, evidence-based framework (ARC)
• Growth and development opportunities
• Culture of respect, innovation, and belonging

Benefits:

• 120 hours of Vacation
• 10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and enhanced short-term disability benefits
• 401(k) match
• Corporate Discounts Program
• Sick Leave Pool
• Identity Protection

Salary : $30 - $33