NAFI Connecticut, Inc Hiring for Bi-Lingual Teacher Job at Litchfield, CT Full Time

NAFI Connecticut, Inc. (NAFI CT) is one of Connecticut’s most respected child and family serving agencies with program locations across the state. We are seeking a full time Teacher in our newest program, which will provide compassionate, trauma informed, short term residential care for young women, ages 12-17. The program will provide robust clinical, therapeutic, educational and case management services to unaccompanied children while working to reunite them with family members or other identified sponsors.
At NAFI CT, you will be part of group of compassionate, skilled, solutions-oriented individuals who are unwavering in their commitment to those in our care.
You Are:

• An experienced Teacher with exceptional organizational skills
• Certified in CT and able to teach English as a second language
• An innate leader who builds and maintains strong, cohesive teams and culture
• Excited by the opportunity to be part of newly formed team and program
• Comfortable and flexible in a fast-paced environment

What You Can Expect:

• A supportive, family-like workplace culture that allows for a balance of personal and professional development
• To be part of an experienced, supportive non-profit leadership team
• Generous paid time off including paid vacation (3 weeks in your first year) and paid holiday and sick time
• A learning environment: free training (including CEUs), tuition discounts at a number of local colleges and universities (for employees and in most cases their spouses & independents), and a tuition reimbursement program.
• An emphasis on employee wellness: robust medical care packages, free EAP, financial health supports

• *Required Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English / Spanish) with strong communication skills, both oral and written including effective public speaking
• Certified to Teach in CT / Able to teach English as a second language

NAFI Connecticut, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal opportunity and equity in every aspect of our hiring and promotion process. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, religion, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. NAFI is intentionally working to reduce barriers to participation and opportunity within our greater community and encourages equity-minded applicants who share these beliefs and members of marginalized communities to apply. Successful candidates will be asked exemplify NAFI CT’s dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging.*

• Location: Litchfield,Connecticut,06759,United States, Litchfield, CT 06759*

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Location: Litchfield,Connecticut,06759,United States, Litchfield, CT 06759

Job Type: Full-time