Every day, thousands of individuals, families, and children arrive at the U.S. border seeking safety, security, and freedom. Many people are fleeing their home countries because of political and economic instability that has led to chronic violence. When they have no other options, they may make the often dangerous journey to the U.S. border to seek refuge. EnCircle is proud to be part of a network of organizations that helps children and adults find a safe haven. When you work in our Immigration Services, you are helping children, teens, adults, and families find stability and support amidst challenging circumstances. Our teams are diverse, welcoming, and growing! The primary responsibility of the Bilingual Lead Teacher is 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 lead a team of teachers and teacher aides within the program, while ensuring all direct reports fulfill the requirements of their position in alignment with the needs of the program. 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. (Candidates must be eligible to teach in the state of Virginia and be located in Virginia.)
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead 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, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
- Direct, lead, and supervise teachers and teacher aides.
- 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.
- Manage staff vacation and time off schedules to ensure coverage in the classrooms at all time.
- Attend meetings with treatment team members to discuss children’s behavior in classroom, if necessary.
- Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by ORR.
- 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.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Please note: This role requires driving, therefore a "clean driving record" is critical. Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary starting at $62,000
- Health coverage options: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, accident, hospital, critical illness, pet
- Financial benefits: 401(k) with match, retention bonus, early wage access via DailyPay
- Time off & well-being support: generous PTO, paid holidays, employee assistance program & chaplain services, educational assistance, professional development, Calm app access (for you, friends & family)
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITIES
- Bachelor’s level degree in Education or equivalent field of study from an accredited college or university, required.
- Bilingual with excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish, required.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prior experience working with immigrant and/or refugee populations is preferred.
- Trauma-informed training for serving immigrant or vulnerable populations is preferred.
- 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.
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM. Year-round.
- DRIVING SPECIFIC (The following list may or may not be all inclusive at time of posting):
- Must not have any of the following violations within the last 5 years:
- Reckless driving, including speeding 20mph or more over the posted speed limit.
- Driving under the influence/impaired/intoxicated or refusing a blood/breath test.
- Manslaughter or negligent homicide.
- Driving after being declared a habitual offender.
- Driving on a suspended or revoked license
- Driving a commercial motor vehicle while disqualified, under the influence, with a blood alcohol level of .04 or higher, refusing a blood/breath test, or violating an out-of-service order.
- Injuring a person while racing - felony.
- Failure to stop at the scene of a crash where there is injury, death, or property damage of $1000 or more.
- Emergency vehicle violation - death.
- Vehicular assault or willful stopping, impeding, or damaging a vehicle.
- Blocking access to the service facility.
- Attempting to elude police.
- Operating an unsafe vehicle.
- Vulnerable Road User – Death.
- Must not have any of the following violations within the last 3 years:
- Passing a stopped school bus.
- Careless driving.
- Three or more minor moving violations within the last three years.
To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at enCircle based on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities. EnCircle does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of the Company’s EEO commitment, we will also provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law. The Company will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of the job unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense - i.e., an undue hardship. Similarly, the Company will also make reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of a person related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. If you seek an accommodation because of a medical condition or impairment, or related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, please notify Human Resources so we can evaluate your request. Please cooperate with the Company as to any information needed so we can assess your request for an accommodation. As part of our EEO commitment, the Company will also reasonably accommodate an employee whose sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance conflicts with a work rule or requirement unless doing so would impose more than a de minimis cost or burden. Please inform Human Resources if you seek an accommodation based on a religious belief. The Company will not take any adverse action or tolerate any retaliation against a person who requests or uses a reasonable accommodation.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM. Year-round.