**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 Educator for La Jornada (The Journey), NYAP’s newest program providing transitional foster care services for displaced and unaccompanied minor youth at the U.S. Borders will be responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment, and creating a program that meets the cognitive and emotional needs of all of our children. The successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Educator/s in order to ensure program provides education, physical health, emotional well-being and parental involvement services to all enrolled students. **RESPONSIBILITIES** The Educator will perform duties including, but not limited to: + Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies. + Create a developmentally appropriate program for our students. + Develop weekly lesson plans, activities and class set-ups to meet the individual needs of children. + Assess children’s needs and development, adjusting lesson plans accordingly. + Provide guidance and modeling to Assistant Educator/s assigned to classroom to help resolve issues with students when necessary. + Ensure the safety of all children in our program. + Participates in on call schedule as needed. + Actively participates in recruitment activities as necessary to meet program goals. + Documents children’s attendance and progress according to program requirements. + Performs other duties assigned by supervisor. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** + Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education. + Willingness to obtain TESL certification paid by NYAP + 2+ years’ experience in teaching capacity and lesson planning. + Passionate about the development and well-being of children. + Able to pass a criminal background check. + Must have a valid Driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance and a good driving record. + 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** + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to work independently as well as part of an extended, cross functional team. **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.