Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around the world.

As a Transitional Assessment Center (TAC), Teacher you will be primarily responsible for providing daily educational services (including ESL support) to residents who are in a Transitional Assessment Center. This individual will also be responsible for working closely with the certified teacher assigned to the residents to ensure clients are successful in the on-line educational 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and lead daily school activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development for children of a variety ages and educational backgrounds;
• Oversee each student's educational plan, provide initial educational assessment and oversee all curriculum development;
• Teach curriculum in the areas of basic skills, reading, math, personal hygiene, social skills and/or other educational categories based on the varying ages and educational background;
• Participate as a team member and attend meetings with treatment team members to discuss children's behavior in classroom, if necessary;
• Work closely with the Program Coordinator and/or Program Manager to provide weekly updates of students;
• Attend internal and external trainings, and apply newly gained knowledge on the job;
• Serve as a translator to translate both written and verbal communication for program clientele and staff;
• Observe and evaluate the child's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health;
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order during educational sessions;
• Plan, schedule, and facilitate educational curriculum in compliance with federal, state, and agency requirements;
• Complete other duties as assigned.