Tfc-Unaccompanied Children Lead Teacher
Tfc-Unaccompanied Children Lead Teacher
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Description
The Lead Teacher will provide direct supervision and guide the Educational Team of the
Transitional Foster Care for Unaccompanied Children Program. He/She 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 lead
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. Provide direct supervision for the Educational Team including managing schedules
identify training needs provide professional support and technical assistance.
2. Ensure classroom has needed supplies and materials.
3. Promote a trauma informed classroom environment.
4. Develop and implement curriculum; to include finding and/or creating necessary
resources for curriculum.
5. Scaffold learning to meet students age and skill level.
6. Provide daily school routine for children of varied ages and educational backgrounds.
7. Oversee each students educational plan provide initial educational assessment and
assess academic progress by overseeing all school activities.
8. Maintain records for students academic health and recreational activities.
9. Participate and be active team member and attend meetings with treatment team to
provide feedback/updates regarding childrens behavior.
10. Schedule classroom volunteers to provide additional assistance.
11. Provide program coordinator and/or program manager with weekly updates.
12. Attend training provided internally and in the community and apply newly gained
knowledge within services.
13. Communicate in both written and verbal format program detail to clientele and staff.
Qualifications
Education: B.S.W or B.A./B.S.
Experience: Experience teaching children of various ages in a culturally diverse environment.
Prior work experience with refugees immigrants or minority families and demonstrates cross-
cultural sensitivity.
Specific skills/abilities: Bilingual fluency (Spanish/English). Ability to foster a trauma-informed
environment for students. 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). Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to collaborate
effectively with others including clinical staff educational team members and supervisors.
Ability to practice cultural sensitivity and work effectively with diverse populations. Computer
skills sufficient to perform essential functions (using the UAC Portal and any internal software).
Specialized knowledge licenses etc: Valid drivers license.
Preferences (Optional): (Preferred attributes for the position which are not absolutely required
in the minimum qualification - e.g. masters degree bilingual).
Educational Certification Preferred
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
1. Maneuvering in a classroom environment.
2. Usual office conditions; sitting at desk for extended period of time in front of computer.
3. Transportation of clients in personal vehicle may be required.
Employment Type
Full-Time
