Teacher Assistant at Chicanos Por La Causa – El Paso, Texas

The ORR Hummingbird team in El Paso, TX is hiring 2 Teacher Assistants!

ABOUT HUMMINGBIRD
CPLC manages the Hummingbird Project for unaccompanied minors in need of culturally competent whole wellness care. CPLC has 53 years of demonstrated quality experience serving the community as a high trust organization. Each minor in our care is case manage, educated and receives healthcare and legal services in a trauma-informed system.

OBJECTIVE AND POSITION SUMMARY
The Teacher Assistant supports the classroom teacher in delivering educational services to children in the ORR program. The Teacher Assistant helps maintain a safe, structured, and culturally sensitive environment, assists with lesson implementation, and fosters the social, emotional, and academic development of the children.

They may have a variety of responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

• Providing one-on-one or small group support to students who need additional assistance.
• Assisting the teacher in developing, implementing, and adapting lesson plans to meet the diverse educational needs of children, ensuring all children have access to grade-level content.
• Developing individualized education (IEPs) for children with special needs and ensuring the implementation of support services.
• As needed, teaching one or more subject areas at assigned levels, such as English, reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
• Monitoring children progress through regular assessments and provide feedback to children on academic performance.
• Maintaining accurate records of children attendance, progress notes, and ORR educational assessments.
• Working with caseworkers, counselors, and other program staff to address children academic needs.
• Encouraging positive behavior and enforcing classroom rules.
• Cultural Sensitivity and Language Support, assist in translating or interpreting when needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education /Background:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Some college coursework in education or child development preferred.
• Prior experience working with children, especially in educational settings, is highly desirable.
• Atleast 1 year working with unaccompanied children.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must have a drivers license, with insurance and a clean driving record.

Other Requirements:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility to work long hours, including evenings and weekends when needed.

Skills:

• Communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including students from various cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.