Bilingual Lead Teacher

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a Bilingual Lead Teacher, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

• Direct, lead, and supervise program teachers and teacher aides;
• Lead the educational team in creating a trauma-informed and safe learning environment 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;
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment;
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities;
• Prepare classroom for class activities;
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities;
• Effectively utilize relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction;
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the program;
• 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 time;
• Participate as a team member and attend meetings with treatment team members to discuss children’s behavior in classroom, if necessary;
• Work closely with the Program Coordinator and/or Program Manager to provide weekly updates of students;
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by stakeholders;
• Participate in school activities, staff, and treatment team meetings;
• Effectively communicate the necessary information to the assigned case manager, clinician, foster parents, and supervisor regarding student progress, concerns, or needs on a regular basis;
• Ensure agency policies and procedures are enforced through employee evaluations, conference request, time sheets, and reimbursement vouchers;
• Attend internal and external trainings, and apply newly gained knowledge on the job;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

• Bi-lingual English and Spanish;
• Bachelor’s level degree in Education or equivalent field of study from an accredited college;
• Prior work 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 Refugee Immigrant Children (RIF);
• At least three (3) years of experience working in a similar role;
• At least one (1) year of work experience supervising others;
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and AEC certified upon hire or within 60 days of hire;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish;
• Demonstrates ability working with students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds;
• Demonstrated ability to teach students English and all other basic educational topics;
• Must be flexible and creative in a diverse work setting;
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized;
• Highly motivated and self-managed;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends, as needed;
• Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident;
• Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Additional Minimum Qualifications for this Position
  • Exhibit integrity and good moral character to provide appropriate care;
  • Possess the relevant experience and/or qualifications to work with these clients and clients with special needs; and,
  • Be properly trained and licensed, as necessary.
  • Must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route:
  • TDap or Tdap: Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one Tdap dose in adulthood.
  • Results of medical examination (as required by State Licensing, including results of TB tests and immunization records).
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

We Invest in You

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities 
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance