Summary

The Dual Language Learner Resource Teacher, fluent in English and Spanish, plays a key role in supporting staff and providing direct assistance to children and families.

Administered by Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC)
CAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Duties

The DLL Resource Teacher:

Conducts planning activities and completes required documentation related to child and family services and overall program needs
Provides support and assistance to Head Start staff in the implementation of education, health, nutrition, transportation and family services
Provides interpretation services for children and families - conducting home visits, parent conferences, phone calls, medical appointments, and large-group parent meetings
Conducts child testing and assessments, as well as classroom activities to integrate DLL children into the Head Start program.
Translates documents, newsletters, notes, reports, etc. from English to Spanish and Spanish to English.
Communicates, coordinates, and integrates effectively with staff, parents, and community representatives to meet overall program goals for children and family service delivery
Travels regularly to the five (5) Head Start centers throughout Knoxville, often carrying/hauling classroom and assessment materials

Requirements

Bilingual - Fluent in English and Spanish, written and oral
B.S. in Early Childhood Education or related field, transcript required
Ability to consecutively and simultaneously interpret
Excellent Communication Skills in English and Spanish
Criminal background check (fingerprint, vulnerable person's registry, etc.)
Valid Driver’s License and car for work related travel
Ability to obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
At least 25 years of age (in order to obtain CDL)
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Legally eligible to work in the US

Nice To Haves

Experience with children ages birth to 5
Experience with low income families
Experience with social service providers

Benefits

Free life insurance equivalent to one year’s salary (up to $50,000)
Dental and vision insurance
Free health insurance for the individual
Retirement contributions by the employer equivalent to 6% of one's salary after one year of employment
Over three weeks of paid leave for winter break, spring break, holidays, etc.
Sick Leave
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer
Overtime pay over 40 hours
Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible spending account

Knoxville-Knox County Head Start/Early Head Start jobs

Dual Language Learner Resource Teacher