Childcare Center Classroom Assistant - Bilingual English/Spanish

Tierra Encantada, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, is the leader in Spanish immersion early education®, providing high-quality language immersion education and care to children 6 weeks through 6 years of age. We nurture the whole child through joyful play-based learning and a globally inspired culinary program featuring wholesome meals prepared from scratch daily. By fostering curiosity, confidence, cultural understanding, and healthy habits, we prepare children for a lifetime of learning while creating warm, engaging environments that families trust.

About the role

Tierra Encantada is hiring a Classroom Assistant for both of our Infant classrooms. Classroom Assistants support Teacher(s) in creating a fun, safe, and educational environment for children.

Responsibilities

• Create a fun and welcoming environment for all children
• Develop daily activities to support curriculum and educational objectives through play
• Oversee daily classroom operations, including scheduled activities, projects, curriculum implementation, lesson plans, classroom décor, and cleanliness
• Assess each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis through observations
• Implement Tierra Encantada's curriculum and lesson plans
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and leadership to prepare for semi-annual parent-teacher conferences
• Update classroom décor following the seasons
• Maintain a positive, friendly attitude with families and support parents in their child's growth
• Provide parents with updates on their child's progress during pick-up or drop-off
• Ensure the assigned classroom is well-maintained and clean
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with teachers, cooks, other staff, and administration
• Attend all required staff meetings, workshops, and trainings
• Fulfill required training requirements (24 hours annually) and support Center objectives in achieving accreditation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be fluent in Spanish
• Experience in early childhood education and working with infant to school-age children strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with families and co-workers
• Provide a certificate of completion of an approved pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire (employees must maintain certification)
• Respect for diversity and recognition of its value in our program
• Ability to complete annual required trainings to ensure high-quality early education
• Familiarity with childcare licensing requirements, safety protocols, and best practices in early education

Physical Requirements

• Frequently walk, stand, climb stairs, crawl, sit, squat, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, and twist
• Carry and lift up to 25 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Use repetitive or fine hand movements
• Occasionally push, pull, and run short distances
• Excellent long-distance and near vision to monitor children indoors and outdoors in various light conditions
• Strong hearing capabilities to respond to children’s needs and maintain safety in a moderately noisy environment

Pay

Starting pay range: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Schedule

Full-time, non-exempt position. Monday–Friday, with hours varying by location and operational needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous PTO package
• 401(k) with employer match
• Performance bonus
• Discounted childcare and waitlist priority for enrollment
• Company-paid professional development

Once a job offer is accepted, the candidate must pass a background check and fingerprinting. Tierra Encantada is an E-verify employer.