VQ Teacher Position

VQ is a national comprehensive child, youth and family services organization committed to providing successful and effective services while adhering to the highest professional standards.

VQ operates around the nation, providing care services such as residential programming, community-based services, and in-home services for children and their families. We work with state and federal governments to go where the need is greatest and give back to communities that need our services the most. Regardless of the circumstances and background that a child comes from, we believe they deserve an opportunity for a good life.

Job Responsibilities

The Teacher is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of instruction and meeting the educational needs of unaccompanied children across various educational skill levels. The Teacher employs diverse teaching methodologies to foster a conducive learning environment and adapts content material to cater to the individual needs of students. Furthermore, the Teacher must demonstrate adeptness in addressing classroom behavior issues, disruptive behaviors, and obstacles to children's successful learning.

Essential Functions

• Provides educational services and assessments, including curriculum building meeting Flores standards for education requirements.
• Demonstrates effective curriculum development skills by preparing lessons designed to implement and achieve academic goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates competence in teaching through the effective application of curriculum.
• Ability to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize children's time on educational tasks.
• Assists with planning and coordinating educational activities and outings.
• Assists program staff during educational outings.
• Must be able to accurately document a child's educational progress.
• Maintain accurate educational records in child files and UC Portal.
• Must seek out educational resources that benefit the unaccompanied children's population.
• Establishes a consistent disciplinary approach that addresses behavior issues and disruptive behaviors in the classroom.
• Ability to modify teaching methods based on the population's education levels.
• Other duties as assigned by their direct supervisor.

Skills & Abilities

Excellent interpersonal communication skills with ability to listen actively. Organized with attention to detail. Commitment to professional development and proactive research. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong technical skills (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Google Drive) with the ability to learn new software. Proficient in reading, interpreting and applying ORR policies and procedures. Knowledgeable in teaching and classroom instruction including curriculum development.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree required; certification by the relevant governing authority, Teaching English as a Second Language/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certification or other appropriate accrediting body and additional training to meet the special needs of unaccompanied children. Experience in an educational setting.

Qualifications

Must be 21 years of age or older. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. Flexible schedule (evening, weekends, holidays) to facilitate program services. Cleared tuberculosis test results. Must be able to pass a drug test. Must be able to provide proof of required vaccinations. Cleared background checks from appropriate entities, including Child Abuse and Neglect and FBI criminal background. Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification. Must have a valid driver's license and be eligible to drive to facilitate program services as required.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

May lift and carry up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds infrequently. Performs tasks that may involve standing or walking 50% of the day; sitting 50% of the day. May bend, stoop, reach and grasp as necessary. Must be able to provide First Aid and CPR. Must be able to perform physical holds as instructed in Crisis Prevention Intervention training (CPI).