Childcare Center Classroom Assistant - Bilingual Spanish/English

Position Overview

Tierra Encantada - Dodd is hiring for a Classroom Assistant for one of our Pre-K classrooms!

Key Responsibilities

• Aid in creating an engaging and welcoming environment for children and families.
• Support the implementation of Tierra Encantada's curriculum and lesson plans through participation in planned activities and lessons.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in daily classroom routines and scheduling including transitions, snack times, and activity preparation.
• Maintain classroom organization by ensuring supplies are stocked and equipment is cleaned and stored properly.
• Observe and interact with children to support their individual developmental needs.
• Provide feedback to the Lead Teacher regarding children's progress and areas needing support.
• Absorb and prepare materials and documentation for parent-teacher conferences.
• Communicate with families to support their child's growth and development.
• Share daily updates with families as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with co-workers and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Must fulfill required training requirements, and support Center objectives in achieving accreditation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Must be fluent in Spanish.
• Strong communication skills and be able 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.
• Must have a respect for diversity and recognize that diversity makes our program better.
• Must have the ability to complete annual required trainings to ensure providing high-quality early education.
• Familiarity with childcare licensing requirements, safety protocols, and best practices in early education.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to frequently walk, stand, climb stairs, crawl, sit, squat, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, and twist.
• Requires the ability to carry and lift 25 pounds or less, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, run short distances, and carry and lift 25-50 pounds.
• Requires excellent long distance and near vision to monitor children's activities both indoors and outdoors in various light conditions, as well as hearing capabilities to respond to children's needs and maintain safety in a moderately noisy environment.

Pay and Schedule

This is a full-time, nonexempt position that works Monday-Friday from 9am to 6pm. The starting pay range for this position is between $16.39 and $18.50 per hour, depending on education and experience.

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

About The Position

Once a job offer has been accepted, the candidate must pass a background check and fingerprinting. Tierra Encantada is an E-verify employer. Tierra Encantada is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law. Tierra Encantada is committed to making https://www.tierraencantada.com/ accessible to any and all users.