Job Board Submissions Title:
Bilingual Teacher
Post Date
12/19/2025
Expiration Date
3/19/2026
Details:
Is your passion to help immigrants feel more at home in the community through education? Do you enjoy and have experience working with children? Do you want to make a positive impact on the community through education? Join our team as a Bilingual Teacher!
Our Bilingual Teacher for Transitional Foster Care will collaborate with the Lead Teacher to plan, organize, and 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. This individual will also coordinate with the teacher aides within the program, to ensure classroom needs are met.
This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the educational team 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, schedule, and facilitate educational curriculum in compliance with federal, state, and agency requirements.
Effectively utilize relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the program.
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.
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 leadership to provide weekly updates of students.
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by ORR.
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.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelors level degree in Education or equivalent field of study from an accredited college or university.
Active certification by the relevant governing authority.
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 unaccompanied children.
At least three (3) years of experience working in a similar role.
Must be CPR, First Aid, and AEC certified upon hire or within 60 days of hire.
Bilingual English and Spanish, required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
Prior experience working with immigrant and/or refugee populations is preferred.
Trauma-informed training for serving immigrant or vulnerable populations is preferred.
Computer literacy and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions.
Active motor vehicle license and a reliable automobile with adequate insurance coverage.
Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.
Willing and able to be on an on-call rotation (24hr availability) and work a variable schedule including weekend and evening hours.
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.
This is a year-round position.
Comments:
Competitive salary starting at $60,000 Additional compensation considered with education and experience
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Nationwide Pet Insurance, including coverage for reptiles, birds and exotic pets
401(k) and 401(k) Matching
Employee Assistance Program, including Access to Chaplain Services
Educational Assistance Program
STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D Insurance
Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
Retention Bonus
Cell Phone Reimbursement
Unlimited Access to Premium Calm App for Staff plus Friends and Family
Early access to paid wages with Wisely and DailyPay
Employer:
enCircle
Website:
encircleall.org/careers
