What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Refugio position at Urban Strategies?
Job Description
JOB TITLE
Teacher
PROGRAM
Refugio Unaccompanied Children Shelter
REPORTS TO
Center Director
SALARY
$53,740
LOCATION
San Benito, TX
JOB TYPE
Full-Time - Temporary
WORK SCHEDULE
Up to 6 Days per Week Day s per week, 40 Hours per week, 12 Months per year
General Description
Teachers promote and advance the social, emotional, physical, linguistic, and cognitive development and learning of infants and toddlers. Teachers are expected to provide a successful, safe, and supervised educational setting in the classroom and outdoor play areas; develop individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress and facilitate transition into educational setting. Teachers encourage parent engagement in the development and growth of their child. In addition, teachers are expected to complete a professional development plan that may include university credentials.
About You
The ideal candidate for our program is:
Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America.
Company Culture
Our work is driven by our three core values:
To Apply
Please visit www.urbanstrategies.us/careers
Contact us with any questions at Recruiting at symbol urbanstrategies.us
Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB TITLE
Teacher
PROGRAM
Refugio Unaccompanied Children Shelter
REPORTS TO
Center Director
SALARY
$53,740
LOCATION
San Benito, TX
JOB TYPE
Full-Time - Temporary
WORK SCHEDULE
Up to 6 Days per Week Day s per week, 40 Hours per week, 12 Months per year
General Description
Teachers promote and advance the social, emotional, physical, linguistic, and cognitive development and learning of infants and toddlers. Teachers are expected to provide a successful, safe, and supervised educational setting in the classroom and outdoor play areas; develop individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress and facilitate transition into educational setting. Teachers encourage parent engagement in the development and growth of their child. In addition, teachers are expected to complete a professional development plan that may include university credentials.
About You
The ideal candidate for our program is:
- A self-motivated and dedicated person who is excited and passionate about helping infants, toddlers, and families grow in development and in education.
- You are a personable, energetic, and empathetic leader who can manage multiple staff, managers, and multiple projects in a prior project in a prioritized manner to meet our internal Urban Strategies goals of all current Head Start Performance Standards.
- BA/BS Degree in Child Development with Infant and Toddler Development
- Minimum two (2) years of successful experience as an infant/toddler teacher or caregiver - 12 grades.
- Basic computer skills
- Texas State Teacher Certification
- Must be able to work flexible hours, holidays, and weekends.
- Able to supervise clients indoors and outdoors.
- Must have a Valid Driver’s License, Personal Vehicle, and Liability Insurance required .
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Knowledge of Early Childhood Education models and standards.
- Bachelors degree in the field of Education, Kinesiology, Elementary/ Early Childhood Education.
- Master’s degree in Education
- Must be certified in teaching English as a Second Language or Teaching English to Speaker of other Languages.
- Provide direct education formation to one cohort of youth.
- Maintain sensitivity to the culture of each youth.
- Focus educational interventions on the initial outcomes of educational assessment conducted when each youth is admitted to the program.
- Attend and monitor education field trips.
- Attend required staff meetings and trainings .
- Upon request, this role may be required to travel with UAC, 14 and under, to locations in the United States.
- Other duties as assigned.
Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America.
Company Culture
Our work is driven by our three core values:
- Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth.
- Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities.
- Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential.
- Remote work for eligible positions.
- Urban Strategies offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition to these benefits, we provide company-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401K matched contributions up to 4%.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position .
- 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays.
- Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free.
- Positions that require laptops, the company provides one.
- Positions that require cellphone, company issues one.
- Meaningful employee engagement programs.
- Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks.
To Apply
Please visit www.urbanstrategies.us/careers
Contact us with any questions at Recruiting at symbol urbanstrategies.us
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $53,740