Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for Teachers in NYC!

Location : New York, NY

Pay : $60,000 -$64,000 / annually

Join the nation's largest foster care program for refugee children and make a difference by teaching Unaccompanied Children.

About Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs.

Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families.

We have 22 offices across 8 states and serve over 16,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!

At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice.

We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding.

We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.

Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style / texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and / or local laws.

About the Program and Position :

This is a transitional foster care program for Unaccompanied Children (UC) under the supervision of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).

An Unaccompanied child (ages 0-17) has fled their home country and crossed the US southern border without an adult. During their stay with us, we provide medical care, case management, life skills classes, and mental health services.

Teachers work to support unaccompanied children with progressive academic services, including Social Emotional Learning, acculturation, recreation, and the development of independent living skills.

Teachers guide children in our program to become global citizens and agents of positive change in their communities.

How you get to use your skills

Maintain a safe, positive classroom environment consistent with Cayuga Centers internal policy and protocol,

Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, including Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and individualized support services.

Create differentiated lesson plans that are joyful, creative, and engaging.

Provide individualized academic instruction to assigned class based on age group, developmental level, and observed needs.

Complete weekly educational progress reports for each child in care.

Contribute to curriculum development, special support services, field trip planning, community outreach, and other Learning Center team projects.

Collaborate with Skills Trainers, Youth Care Workers, Clinicians, Case Managers, and other staff to ensure quality care that is tailored to each child's individual needs.

Provide any needed support for daily morning arrivals and afternoon dismissals.

Actively participate and / or complete all professional development requirements, including trainings, readings, and pertinent certifications

Schedule :

Full-time, 40 hours per week on a consistent schedule

Must be flexible to meet program needs

Bachelor's degree required; Teaching Certificate preferred

Fluency in both English and Spanish required; All agency documentation is required in English, while most classroom instruction is in Spanish

Classroom experience required, background in Special Education or ENL strongly preferred

Portrays cultural competence and appreciates diversity; experience working with immigrant, LGBTQIA+, and non-English speaking populations

Knowledge in modern classroom technologies, including computers, tablets, and smartboards

Experience in classroom management, student engagement strategies, and classroom intervention strategies for students who have experienced trauma

Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change

Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a team context

Demonstrates empathy and high moral character; strong alignment to Cayuga Centers mission, values, and competencies

Passion and commitment to teaching, working with children, and serving immigrant and refugee children

Physical Requirements :

Computer work requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time

Time on your feet for up to several hours a day

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Time driving and / or taking public transportation to conduct client and family visits

Benefits : 120 hours Vacation

120 hours Vacation

10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time

Supervision available for licensure

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet and Legal Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts

Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits

401(k) match up to 6%

Corporate Discounts Program

Sick Leave Pool

Identity Protection

As a full time benefits position, staff is eligible to enroll in medical, dental, vision, FSA, supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability, and 401(k) benefits.

In accordance with Federal, state & local laws, we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug testing.