Teacher in Training

Description

Position Title:      Teacher in Training

Reports To:           Early Childhood Workforce Development Manager

Classification:      Part-Time,  Non-Exempt

Compensation:    $16.36/Hourly; Non-exempt 20 hours per week

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Latino Network’s mission is to provide transformative opportunities, services, and advocacy for the education, leadership, and civic engagement of our youth, families, and communities. Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination that is, the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families. We actively partner across a variety of city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver training and support, a wide range of services, as well as influence policy.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Latino Network provides a generous benefits package that includes:

• Health Plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Alternative Care
• FSA - Flexible Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care expenses
• 401k Plan with Match 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer sponsored Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Sabbatical)
• $300 Home Office reimbursement
• $75 Monthly internet reimbursement
• Self - Care perks
• Team and family events

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Latino Network seeks a bilingual, bi-cultural mission-driven professional with proven nonprofit and community experience to provide educational support to Juntos Aprendemos in delivering programming to children and parents. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves position with the capacity to impact the lives of Latino youth and their families. If you are caring, resourceful, outcome-orientated, and able to build strong relationships, then Latino Network is the place for you.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position is critical to the continued growth and sustainability of Latino Network’s early childhood programs. The Teacher in Training works with the Juntos Aprendemos team, providing direct support to preschool aged children and their parents, engaging them in educational activities.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Juntos Aprendemos team with day-to-day program delivery, working directly with young children and their parents/families.
• Prepare program materials as needed for internal organization and in preparation for programming.
• Support with the set up and clean up for regular programming and events
• Attend all supervision meetings, team meetings, Latino Network meetings, and trainings.
• Maintain clear, open, respectful communication with co-workers, children and families.
• Conduct outreach for programming throughout the year and especially during the summer
• Enter outreach information into ETO

Requirements

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Member of the community in which you will work
• Strong desire to promote educational justice in your community
• Ability to work well independently and within a team
• Respect for Diversity
• Willingness to grow, change, and learn
• Ability to communicate respectfully with children, families, coworkers, schools, and community partners
• Demonstrate the following characteristics; patience, open-mindedness, high level of responsibility, courage, motivation, empathy, compassion, non-judgmental flexibility, persistence, creativity
• One year or more experience as a volunteer in Juntos Aprendemos is preferred
• One year or more experience as a participant in Juntos Aprendemos preferred
• No minimum level or formal education required
• No paid work experience is required.
• Experience working with the community is desirable

ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required
• Evening and weekend availability is required. Work hours are flexible to accommodate program implementation; long hours during peak periods. 
• Reliable transportation is required.  Automobile, driver’s license, and automobile liability insurance preferred; must be eligible to be an insured driver under Latino Network’s Commercial Auto Liability (or become eligible within three months of date of hire).
• Hybrid work environment.  Ability to regularly report to physical in person work location including office and in the community (schools, churches, parks, community centers, etc.) as needed.
• Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather), and extreme heat (non-weather). This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

TO APPLY

If you, or anyone you know, are interested in joining us in supporting our mission to positively transform the lives of Latino Youth families and communities, please submit your application, resume, and cover letter at:  Careers  

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required. Latino Network is an equal opportunity employer. We value and support diversity and inclusion to create a culture of dignity and respect.

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