BILINGUAL LEAD TEACHER

Now Hiring: Bilingual Lead Teacher/Recreation Coordinator

Location: El Monte, CA 91731

We are currently looking for a qualified Bilingual Lead Teacher to join our residential team. The Bilingual Lead Teacher will plan, organize, implement the appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning educational setting that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The Bilingual Lead Teacher will provide a positive learning environment with varied experiences which will enhance the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development of the children in our care. Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Direct, lead, and supervise program and Instructional Paraprofessionals, and Education/Youth Care Workers.


• Lead in creating a trauma-informed and safe learning environment for UC as well as creating a welcoming environment for foster parent engagement around the child’s educational needs. Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.


• Plan, schedule, and facilitate educational curriculum in compliance with federal, state, and agency requirements.


• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with the established procedures.


• Prepare classroom for class activities.


• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.


• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.


• Observe and evaluate the child’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.


• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order during educational sessions.


• Manage staff vacation and time off schedules to ensure coverage in the classrooms at all times.


• Participate as a team member and attend meetings with treatment team members to discuss children’s behavior in classroom, if necessary.


• Effectively communicate the necessary information to the assigned case manager, clinician and direct care supervisor regarding student progress, concerns, or needs on a regular basis.


• Support appropriate cultural activities.


• Prepare monthly recreation schedule in coordination with education team and Program Director and/or Direct Care Supervisor.


• Be responsible for the recreation budget, reconciliation, and related documentation.


• Be responsible for the Accountability Rewards Store, with the assistance of the education staff in the absence of the Bilingual Lead Teacher.


• Ensure on-ground outing/activities meet the needs of all youth.


• After school/weekend recreation activities.


• In coordination with required large muscle/small muscle activities, examples: soccer, basketball, handball, crafts and some movies or other media opportunities.


• Attend meetings and trainings as assigned.


• Drive a vehicle when necessary.

Skills/Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Education or relevant field single subject; English, Math, History, Science required.


• Prior experience teaching English as a Second Language with Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certification or other appropriate accrediting body and additional training to meet the special needs of Unaccompanied Children (UC) is preferred.


• Three-years of experience working in a similar role and one-year work experience supervising others.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.


• Ability to work with students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.


• Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English.


• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check.


• Must be fluent in at least Spanish, verbal and written.


• Must possess a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier.

Annual salary: $71,000

Why work for Trinity Youth Services?

In addition to providing employees with the opportunity to make a positive, significant, lasting difference in the lives of children and families in a supportive setting, Trinity also offers the following:

• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Employer-Paid Life Insurance


• Education Reimbursement for Masters Degrees


• Paid PTO, Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement


• Retirement Plans


• Career Advancement Opportunities

About Trinity Youth Services

Since 1966, Trinity has been a premier provider of children’s programs and services in California, specializing in Short-Term residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), mental health services, foster care, Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) and adoption. Since its inception, Trinity has helped more than 65,000 children and youth.

Trinity seeks team members with a genuine commitment to the empowerment of at-risk children and their families, and a willingness to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, which requires dedication and a desire to have a positive impact on the lives of children who have experienced trauma. We believe that training and career development are keys to employee retention and satisfaction, and we prefer to promote from within.

Our Values

We value safety, well-being, and permanency for children and youth.

We value embracing research, best practices and proven approaches that help children and youth.

We value staff and are committed to providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be successful.

We value the ability to adapt and change as the needs of our stakeholders adapt and change.

We value open, honest and transparent governance and management practices.

For more information about Trinity Youth Services, please visit our website at www.trinityys.org.

Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement

As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.

About Company

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment. 

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.