Bilingual Teacher – Unaccompanied Children Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Bilingual Teacher – Unaccompanied Children Lutheran Services Carolinas – 3.1 Columbia, SC Job Details Full-time $48,000 – $50,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Bilingual Microsoft Word Spanish Microsoft Excel Bachelor of Science Writing skills English Microsoft Office Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Social Work 1 year Bachelor of Arts Teaching Entry level Full Job Description The transitional education center Teacher will guide students toward gaining knowledge and skills in order to become productive community members through lessons in Native language proficiency, ESOL, mathematics, science, social studies and social/civic studies, health and overseeing recreation and physical education activities. The teacher will assist students in improving English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing with the goal of preparing for the public school system.

Essential Functions:

1. Develop and implement curriculum; to include finding and/or creating necessary resources for curriculum. 2. Scaffold learning to meet student’s age and skill level. 3. Provide daily school routine for children of varied ages and educational backgrounds. 4. Oversee each student’s educational plan, provide initial educational assessment and assess academic progress by overseeing all school activities. 5. Maintain records for student’s academic, health and recreational activities. 6. Participate and be active team member and attend meetings with treatment team to provide feedback/updates in regards to children’s behavior. 7. Schedule classroom volunteers to provide additional assistance. 8. Provide program coordinator and/or program manager with weekly updates. 9. Attend training provided internally and in the community and apply newly gained knowledge within services. 10. Communicate in both written and verbal format program detail to clientele and staff.

Education:

BSW or

B.A./B.S.

in a human service field.

Experience:

Minimum of one year in instruction and/or teaching in an ESL setting.

Specific skills/abilities:

Bi-Lingual in Spanish and English. Demonstrate ability to be flexible, creative and able to work in a diverse setting. Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills; proven ability to teach students English as well as all other basic educational topics. Knowledge of educational curriculums and providing educational assessments. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc). Prior work experience with refugees, immigrants or minority families and demonstrates cross-cultural sensitivity. Specialized knowledge, licenses, etc: Valid drivers license. Preferences (Optional): Certified by

State Department of Education Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions). 1. Typical classroom conditions. 2. Provide transportation of minor in personal/company vehicle. 3. Ability to bend, stoop (to floor), reach overhead. 4. Minimum lifting requirement of 10 pounds.