Childcare Center Teacher - 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 each day. 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

Teachers are assigned a classroom that they manage in partnership with the other teacher(s) assigned to the classroom. Tierra Encantada - Dodd is hiring for a Teacher in one of our Preschool classrooms.

Pay

$20.00 – $23.02 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Schedule

Full-time, non-exempt position. Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Must be fluent in Spanish and English.
• Must be 19 years or older.
• One (1) year of experience working in Early Childhood Education.
• Must be teacher qualified for the state of Minnesota in accordance with Minnesota administrative rule 9503.0032.
• Ability to complete all required licensing training upon hire.
• CPR/First Aid certified or the ability to become certified within 90 days.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with families and co-workers.
• Must have the ability to complete annual required training to ensure providing high-quality care to our children and families.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently walk, stand, climb stairs, crawl, sit, squat, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, and twist.
• 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.
• Excellent long-distance and near vision to monitor children's activities both indoors and outdoors in various light conditions.
• Hearing capabilities to respond to children's needs and maintain safety in a moderately noisy environment.

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