Bilingual Infant Classroom Teacher—English/Spanish

Tierra Encantada; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO package

401(k) with employer match

Performance bonus

Discounted childcare and waitlist

Company paid professional development

Job summary

Tierra Encantada in Minneapolis, MN, seeks an Infant classroom Teacher to manage a classroom with another teacher, delivering play-based learning and age-appropriate curriculum.

The role requires Spanish and English fluency, MN teaching qualifications, and 1 year in Early Childhood Education. It is full-time, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, with pay $20.00–$22.50/hour and benefits including insurance, PTO, and 401(k).

Qualifications

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

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, but not limited to 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 the 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.
• Ensuring 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, training's, etc.
• Must fulfill required training requirements (24 hours a year), and support Center objectives in achieving accreditation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish fluency

English fluency

Education

Minnesota teacher qualification

Job description

Tierra Encantada in Minneapolis, MN, seeks an Infant classroom Teacher to manage a classroom with another teacher, delivering play-based learning and age-appropriate curriculum.

The role requires Spanish and English fluency, MN teaching qualifications, and 1 year in Early Childhood Education. It is full-time, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, with pay $20.00–$22.50/hour and benefits including insurance, PTO, and 401(k).