Vista Del Mar is hiring: Teacher in Los Angeles

Teacher

For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has taken great pride in providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County. VDM envisions a community where all children and families are equipped and prepared to live productive, fulfilling lives. We serve the most vulnerable in Los Angeles, many of whom have faced multi-generational inequities. Vista Del Mar is guided by core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence.

At Vista Del Mar, our success is empowered by our staff, families, residents, and clients. We believe in the inclusion and liberation of marginalized communities, standing in unity for justice and recognizing long-standing systemic oppression. We acknowledge we are part of an unjust system and strongly advocate to change oppressive systems and the unconscious bias that affect staff, clients, and families in all communities. Vista is committed to developing a culture of healing, community care, and creating a sense of belonging. Our actions will be louder than our words. Folks who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, of a marginalized gender, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression, and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.

Position Overview

The Teacher at Vista Haven, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Teacher is responsible for the planning, implementation, and administration of curriculum that is developed and facilitated for Unaccompanied Children (UC) in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. The teacher demonstrates knowledge of trauma-informed care and infuses the framework, Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) in their daily interactions with staff and Unaccompanied Children (UC). Teachers are in an assigned classroom 5 days per week, year-round. Will provide a multi-subject curriculum for age groups 12-17.

Essential Job Duties (Others May Be Assigned):

• Must conduct an educational assessment within 72 hours of a student's admission into the facility to determine the academic level of the resident and any particular needs they may have.
• Must provide educational services based on the individual academic development, literacy level, and linguistic ability of each resident.
• Each student must receive a minimum of six hours of structured education, Monday through Friday, throughout the entire year in basic academic areas (Science, Social Studies, Math, Reading, Writing, Physical Education, and English as a Second Language (ESL), if applicable)
• Supervises, protects, and always cares for youth both individually and in groups.
• Assists each student in working with a group and in handling individual problems.
• Observe and address challenging behaviors and redirect them to more positive behavior.
• Maintain classroom management and discipline using developmentally appropriate techniques.
• Documents the youth's progress, identifying the possible need for professional services and communicating such findings to professional staff.
• Responsible for the total operation of one classroom, with ratios of 1:6 students.
• Supervises and trains two (2) Teacher Aids in all facets of classroom activities.
• Works one-to-one with students on their assignments.
• Establishes baseline in educational lesson plans for youth of mixed ages for the purpose of meeting individual learning style, and pace of learning.
• Grades students' assignments as they are completed, appropriate for their grade level.
• Documents goals and objectives and lesson plans commensurate with all ORR requirements. Meets with other school personnel and clinical staff members to discuss students' educational and behavioral progress.
• Establish and follow policies and procedures for all classroom environments for students to follow.
• Create, foster, and maintain a physical environment that is conducive to learning and optimal growth and development; promote social interaction with all residents.
• Plan and implement classroom activities based on the student's needs and the goals set forth.
• Familiar with the growth, development, and range of treatment needs of adolescents.
• Demonstrates professional and effective communication abilities, including the completion of written reports, letters, and plans, initiating verbal communications with students, case managers, and inter and intra-agency personnel.

What You Bring To VDM:

• Knowledge of the educational, emotional, and physical developments of children 6 18 years old.
• Bachelor's degree with approved CBEST credentials (or obtained within 6 months of hire).
• Master's degree preferred.
• Teaching English as a Second Language/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certification.
• Valid Driver's License

Salary: $60,000.00 - $66,000.00 / annually

What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work?

• Full benefits offered (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• FSA/Dependent Care and Supplemental benefits through The Standard
• 403(b) 3% Employer contribution based off annual salary
• 4 Mental Health Days
• Up to 12 Paid Holidays
• Up to 25% for Cell Phone Discounts with 3 Major Carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint

Vista Del Mar's Credentials: Our nationally recognized clinical programs have been awarded a Gold Seal by the Joint Commission, the highest level of accreditation possible. In addition, our educational facilities are fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and our graduate degree program is recognized worldwide for its high quality of instructions.

Equal Employment Statement Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Vista Del Mar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment.