BILINGUAL TEACHER

Since 1977, Child Crisis Arizona has been a symbol of hope, responding to the call of our community to prevent and intervene in child abuse and neglect. With unwavering dedication, we have nurtured and strengthened families, evolving our programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. Our mission is to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect by creating strong and successful families. Our ORR department is ready to hire an Educational Specialist to join our team. We are looking for compassionate, energetic, and dependable individuals that are committed to focusing on improving educational practices and outcomes specifically for children through curriculum development, instructional support, professional development, and research within their area of expertise. The position involves establishing positive relationships with children and agency staff, overseeing educational enrichment and support, conducting screenings, participating in meetings and trainings, implementing preschool and toddler curricula, coordinating enrichment outings, managing preschool program coverage, guiding child development specialists, overseeing tutoring volunteers, ensuring educational success through IEP participation, facilitating life skills classes, maintaining records, and promoting cultural sensitivity within the shelter environment. To be considered you must have: Must have a Bachelors Degree in Education, Early Education, or a related field. Must be Bilingual in English and Spanish. Must be able to display verbal and written communication skills that meet the requirements of the position and needs of clients. Must have a valid drivers license and be able to be added to the Agencys vehicle insurance policy. Must be able to obtain a Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card immediately upon hire (if there are any uncertainties whether an applicant may have to go through an appeal process, they are encouraged to complete that process prior to applying, as an invalid card will result in termination of employment). Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess a valid drivers license with a 5-year clean driving record. You are a star candidate if you have the above, and: Be able to lift 50 pounds Infant-Toddler experience Computer experience in a Windows environment As a valued member of our team, Child Crisis Arizona will provide you: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account 401K with company match Generous amount of PTO Quarterly Staff Appreciation Activities Training and ongoing professional development opportunities ***Actual Pay Rates are based on Education and Experience PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl,talk, hear, taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.