**Working At NYAP** + NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members. + 33 Paid days off each year! (11 holidays + 22 days PTO) + Healthcare Benefits for you and your family + Pet insurance that provides discounts and reimbursements + Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays and Work Anniversary Trips!) + Mileage Reimbursement, Phone Allowance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education + Why Work with Us? Exciting Benefits and Opportunities at NYAP! The Assistant Educator will provide assistance to the teaching staff. Provide feedback to the Lead Educator about the progress of the children and discuss important issues pertaining to the children on a regular basis. **RESPONSIBILITIES** + Assist in developing lesson plans based on state requirements and the specific needs of each child + Collaborate with teachers to monitor the development of each child + Understand the teacher’s routine when it comes to delivering a lesson plan and running the class in the event that the teacher is absent on a particular day + Work with individual children in the classroom to promote their learning and development + Communicate with foster parents/guardians and keep them informed about their child’s development and any changes to the regular day-to-day schedule **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** + Associate degree in education and/or early childhood education + Valid ECE certification preferred + 2+ years’ experience as a Teacher Assistant or Paraprofessional, working with minority children in a classroom environment + Bilingual English/Spanish fluency + Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs. **OTHER SKILLS** + A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours with a possibility of being on call on nights/weekends, in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Compassionate attitude and strong understanding of child development + Nurturing teaching approach **PHYSICAL DEMANDS** + Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity. + Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands. + Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying. + Ability to travel frequently and drive vehicle while sitting for extended periods, with frequency varying based on program demands. + Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees by prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The qualified candidate will follow a team concept and support agency goals, colleagues and ORR liaisons. Candidate must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religious, and racial backgrounds. **Who we are** **National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.** **We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.** An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.