Bilingual Vocational Teacher's Aide

JOB SUMMARY:

The Vocational Teacher Assistant is responsible for the development and implementation of vocational curricula for unaccompanied children and youth ages 10-17 residing in a 24-hour shelter funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Vocational courses must be age appropriate provide an introduction of courses available in a trade school environment including but not limited to culinary arts, floral arrangement, infant care, plumbing and electricity, merchandiser, hotel/motel services, carpentry, and web design. The Vocational Teacher Assistant must be culturally responsive to the needs of the children. Activities must be provided in a nurturing, learning environment that will encourage children to participate while having fun. The Vocational Teacher Assistant must ensure that case management services comply with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) licensing rules and ORR policies. The Vocational Teacher Assistant must strictly enforce and adhere to the Office of Refugee Resettlement’s (ORR) Zero Tolerance Policy to prevent the abuse and neglect of unaccompanied minors and adhere to all relevant ORR policies and procedures always ensuring the personal safety of the children and youth being served.

Wage: $21.42 per hour
Mandatory Requirement: MUST be bilingual English/Spanish
Requisito obligatorio: DEBE ser bilingüe inglés/español

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Must assist teachers in building curriculum and lesson plans, as well as ensuring that all materials are translated to both English and Spanish.
-Develop curricula for approved vocational courses to include activities to be completed, andmaterials for successful execution of the course for youth.
-Researches neighboring businesses and other opportunities to coordinate in-house speakerpresentations for youth or field trips to locations that are community friendly.
-Coordinates with Lead Teacher, Shift Leaders and Youth Care Professionals for successfulexecution of vocational courses.
-Teach approved vocational courses to children in care.
-Trains identified staff to become subject matter experts to assist in teaching vocational courses.
-Adheres to relevant MDHHS and ORR contract requirements for any community members entering the facility and ensure that all background checks are completed prior to allowing any entry to the shelter grounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

GED/High School Diploma with 2 years of experience working with youth
and
at least 1 of those years in a shelter setting preferred.

**May include Internship or Volunteer positions held.

Experience in a classroom setting preferred.

Must have some Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations in English and Spanish.

Ability to write reports and business correspondence in English and Spanish.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from direct care staff, supervisory staff, state licensing representatives, and ORR/Federal Field Staff.

Ability to speak, read and write in English and Spanish languages is required.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of special education principles and childhood development theories.
• Experience in lesson planning, curriculum development, and literacy education techniques.
• Proficiency in classroom management and behavior management strategies to support working with children of varying needs.
• Excellent communication skills in both languages to effectively engage with students, parents, and staff.
• Knowledge of working with individuals with autism and disabilities to provide appropriate support.
• Familiarity with early childhood education practices such as Montessori methods or preschool curricula.
• Ability to work effectively in daycare or private school settings with diverse student populations.
• Prior classroom experience, especially in working with students with disabilities or in daycare environments, is highly desirable. Join us to empower young learners through engaging instruction and compassionate support! This role is perfect for energetic individuals eager to contribute to inclusive education while developing their skills in a vibrant school community dedicated to fostering growth and success for every child.

Pay: $21.42 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• We are NOT THC friendly. Not even a little. We do pre-employment testing and reserve the right to random testing throughout employment. Will this be a problem for you?

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NO somos amigables con el THC/marijuana. Ni un poco. Realizamos pruebas antes del empleo y nos reservamos el derecho de realizar pruebas aleatorias durante el empleo. ¿Será esto un problema para ti?

• You will be required to get basic vaccines or show proof of immunity. (COVID VACCINE IS NOT REQUIRED). Alternately, you can have a Doctor or Religious leader provide a Medical/Religious Waiver. (Yes, you will probably have to schedule an appointment with a doctor) Will this be a problem for you?

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Se le requerirá que se aplique vacunas básicas o muestre prueba de inmunidad. (NO SE REQUIERE VACUNA COVID). Alternativamente, puede obtener una exención médica o religiosa a través de un doctor o líder religioso. (Sí, probablemente tendrá que programar una cita con un médico) ¿Será esto un problema para usted?

Experience:

• Classroom/Aula: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Albion, MI 49224 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21