What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dual Language Learner Resource Teacher position at Knoxville-Knox County Head Start/Early Head Start?
The Dual Language Learner Resource Teacher, fluent in English and Spanish, plays a key role in supporting staff and providing direct assistance to children and families.
Administered by Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC)
CAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Duties
The DLL Resource Teacher:
- Conducts planning activities and completes required documentation related to child and family services and overall program needs
- Provides support and assistance to Head Start staff in the implementation of education, health, nutrition, transportation and family services
- Provides interpretation services for children and families - conducting home visits, parent conferences, phone calls, medical appointments, and large-group parent meetings
- Conducts child testing and assessments, as well as classroom activities to integrate DLL children into the Head Start program.
- Translates documents, newsletters, notes, reports, etc. from English to Spanish and Spanish to English.
- Communicates, coordinates, and integrates effectively with staff, parents, and community representatives to meet overall program goals for children and family service delivery
- Travels regularly to the five (5) Head Start centers throughout Knoxville, often carrying/hauling classroom and assessment materials
Requirements
- Bilingual - Fluent in English and Spanish, written and oral
- B.S. in Early Childhood Education or related field, transcript required
- Ability to consecutively and simultaneously interpret
- Excellent Communication Skills in English and Spanish
- Criminal background check (fingerprint, vulnerable person's registry, etc.)
- Valid Driver’s License and car for work related travel
- Ability to obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- At least 25 years of age (in order to obtain CDL)
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Legally eligible to work in the US
Nice To Haves
- Experience with children ages birth to 5
- Experience with low income families
- Experience with social service providers
Benefits
- Free life insurance equivalent to one year’s salary (up to $50,000)
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free health insurance for the individual
- Retirement contributions by the employer equivalent to 6% of one's salary after one year of employment
- Over three weeks of paid leave for winter break, spring break, holidays, etc.
- Sick Leave
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer
- Overtime pay over 40 hours
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible spending account
Salary : $50,000