Teacher Aide, Bilingual

At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. That's why we focus on strengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families. Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our mission and these shared values: we’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. The UC Teacher Aide is primarily responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in the planning, organizing, and implementation of the instructional program in a preschool, elementary, or secondary learning environment. This individual must function in a manner that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. 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 Assist in the planning, preparation, and delivery of lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning; Assist with the delivery of lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures; Assist with the instruction and monitoring of students in the use of learning materials and equipment; Effectively use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction; Effectively manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures; Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the program; Provide student’s the appropriate feedback on work; Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies; Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development; Update all necessary records accurately and completely in alignment with ORR requirements; Participate in school activities, as well as staff and treatment team meetings; Supervise children during field trips and in the classroom; Communicate necessary information regularly to Case Manager(s), Clinician, foster parents and the assigned supervisor regarding student progress, concerns, or needs; Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities; Assist the teacher in the delivery of classroom activities; Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities; Assist or lead preschool classroom if necessary; Serve as a backup to the teacher and provide instruction to students; Assist the teacher with creating lesson plans and classroom curriculum; Attend internal and external trainings, and apply newly gained knowledge on the job; Complete other duties as assigned.