Bilingual Classroom Assistant - Spanish Immersion

Tierra Encantada; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO

401(k) with employer match

Performance bonus

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Tierra Encantada, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, is the leader in Spanish immersion early education, serving children 6 weeks through 6 years old. Tierra Encantada - Bryant is hiring a Classroom Assistant in a Pre-K classroom.

This Full-Time, nonexempt position runs Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Starting pay ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must have respect for diversity and recognize that diversity makes our program better.
• Must be able to complete annual trainings to ensure high-quality early education.
• Familiarity with childcare licensing requirements, safety protocols, and best practices in early education.

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 curriculum implementation, lesson plans, décor, and cleanliness.
• Assess each child's developmental needs through observations.
• Implement Tierra Encantada's curriculum and lesson plans.
• Collaborate with other teachers and leadership for parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintain classroom décor by season and keep families updated on their child's progress.
• Ensure the assigned classroom is well-maintained and clean.
• Build positive relationships with teachers, cooks, floats, and administration.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and ensure training completion.

Skills

Fluent Spanish

Early childhood experience

Strong communication

Job description

Tierra Encantada, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, is the leader in Spanish immersion early education, serving children 6 weeks through 6 years old. Tierra Encantada - Bryant is hiring a Classroom Assistant in a Pre-K classroom.

This Full-Time, nonexempt position runs Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Starting pay ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.