ORR Youth Shelter - Bilingual Teacher's Assistant

Join A New Leaf’s dedicated team at our licensed, 24-hour youth shelter in Mesa, AZ, providing vital care and support for children aged 12-17. This shelter offers a safe and nurturing environment where children receive specialized case management, nutritious meals, education, and activities designed to support their well-being and growth. Our ultimate goal is to support timely family reunification and effective release planning.

We are looking for a full-time, compassionate Spanish/English Bilingual Teacher Assistant to help foster the optimal development of each child. The ideal candidate will provide classroom support, offer one-on-one tutoring, and maintain a positive environment, serving as a role model for students and contributing to the program’s objectives of improving health, education, and vocational skills.

Hourly Pay Rate: $21.63

Location: Mesa, AZ

Schedule: Sunday – Thursday; 6am – 2pm

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:         

•  High School or GED required 
•  Associate degree in human services field, preferred 
• Bilingual; possess effective verbal and written language skills in English and Spanish required.

Experience:       

• Minimum 1-year experience working with youth 
• Basic computer literacy; including, navigating a Microsoft Windows operating system, Outlook email exchange, and online applications. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:  Responsibilities will include but not limited to:  

• Provide consistent "line of sight" supervision for clients. 
• Document (verbal/written) and submit significant and routine paperwork regarding client and programmatic activities; including, Significant Incident Reports/ Incident Reports (SIR/ IR), National School Lunch Program (NSLP) logs, and medication logs.
• Complete client Daily Progress Reports (DPR), daily.  Accurately document client participation, behavior and activities through the shift. 
• Assist with the completion of educational assessments. 
• Assist clients in educational classroom, along with providing one-on-one tutoring as necessary. 
• Manage the classroom environment and provide line of sight supervision to students. 
• Support the implementation of classroom curriculum as guided by Teacher.
• Assist and monitor client's self-administration of prescribed medication.
• Provide verbal crisis intervention and counseling to clients.
• Escort exiting clients to airport and flight gate.  Support client exit by handling exit documents, picking up client ticket, explaining security check process, and coordinating with airline staff to escort unaccompanied minor. 
• Drive clients to approved scheduled activities (i.e. school, appointments, etc.) in 12-14 passenger van and adhere to Agency driving policy and procedures.
• Attend and participate in professional growth activities specific to career goals within the agency (i.e. conferences, supervisory trainings, etc.)
• Be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds. 

Compliance Requirements:   

• Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card 
• Must pass pre-employment drug test & various background checks
• Must be able to provide proof of Immunizations (Varicella, MMR, TDAP & Flu)
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation 
• Current Auto Liability Insurance 
• Clean 39 Month Motor Vehicle Record 
• Must Be At Least 21 Years of Age