Houston
Job Description About us Dynamic Service Solutions (DSS) is a mission-driven organization partnering with federal and local agencies to deliver high-quality human services, staffing, and program support nationwide. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and compassionate service. We’re seeking compassionate professionals to join our Children First Residential Care Program, where you’ll provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care in a safe and supportive environment. Your work will help children move toward stability and family reunification. If you are passionate about serving vulnerable populations and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our mission-focused team. Many roles require fluency in English and Spanish. Explore opportunities in our Career Center and make a difference where it matters most. Job Summary The Lead Teacher (LT) is responsible for the overall coordination of educational services for youth. Lead Teacher ensures that all unaccompanied children UC receive educational assessments and a structured education per the Office of Refugees Resettlement (ORR). The Lead Teacher conducts an educational assessment of each UAC in order to determine the academic level of the child and develops a curriculum based on needs. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment and creating a program that meets the intellectual and emotional needs of all the children. Essential Functions: • Responsible for general oversight and coordination of educational services and staff. Supervising, scheduling and monitoring while providing oversight in the education development, implementing policies, procedures, ORR guidelines, regulations and reports to assure effective department functioning and documentation of activity and performance outcomes., • Responsible for curriculum development, which facilitates instruction appropriate for students with a variety of academic competencies, backgrounds, skills, and learning needs., • Adapt or modify local educational standards to develop curricula and assessments, in basic academic areas (Science, Social Studies, Math, Reading, Writing, Physical Education, and English as a Second Language (ESL), if applicable)., • Provide educational services based on the individual academic development, literacy level, and linguistic ability of each unaccompanied child., • Maintain classroom inventory and place purchase request for equipment, supplies and classroom materials, may include textbooks, furniture, and other equipment needed to assist in the provision of instruction, in accordance with classroom budget. Qualifications and Requirements Education/Work Experience: Level: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Curriculum Development, English as a second language (ESL), Math, Science, Spanish or English. • Certification by the relevant governing authority, Teaching English as a Second Language/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certification or other appropriate accrediting body., • Additional training to meet the special needs of unaccompanied alien children., • 2 years of experience in relevant field., • 2 years of experience in a supervisory role., • 2 years of experience in teaching capacity and lesson planning., • Previous experience of instructional Design and Curriculum Development., • Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility., • Ability to read, write and converse proficiently in Spanish and English and the ability to translate written Spanish into English., • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, OneDrive) with the ability to learn new software, • Demonstrates adaptive leadership through supportive coaching and mentoring to direct care, supervisory staff and teacher assistant through regular administrative supervision and training opportunities. Work is performed mostly in an office setting. Some overnight travel; public speaking, evening and weekend work are requirements of the position. Regular computer work is also required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; finger, handle, or feel objects, or controls; reach; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of the physical capabilities that must be met by an employee and the working conditions that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. What We Offer • Competitive salary., • Benefits package medical, dental, vision, HSA, DCFSA and 401 K retirement plan. Life and Disability Plans and other supplemental plans. Student Loan Assistance plan., • Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave., • Professional development opportunities; ongoing training in best practices, and leadership., • Mission-driven work in a collaborative, supportive team. Why Join DSS Our people are our greatest strength while empowering communities through compassion, structure, and service. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, and clear pathways for advancement. We actively promote and encourage team members to apply for internal opportunities, helping you build a long-term career while expanding your skills and leadership potential. When you join DSS, you become part of a supportive organization that invests in your development and values your impact. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. We participate in E-Verify. How to Apply Apply directly through our ADP Careers portal under Dynamic Service Solutions (DSS). Submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your experience and interest in this position. Equal Employment Opportunity: Dynamic Service Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, age, military/veteran status, parental status, or other non-merit factors. Dynamic Service Solutions is also committed to complying with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.