Bilingual Spanish/English Childcare Teacher - Brookside

Tierra Encantada; Missouri; On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; 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

Company paid professional development

Job summary

A leading early education provider in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking passionate teachers for both Infant and Young Preschool classrooms. The role involves creating a nurturing environment and developing learning activities that foster children's growth. Fluency in Spanish and English is required, alongside experience in early childhood education. Full-time position working Monday-Friday with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Join a mission-driven team committed to making a meaningful impact on children and families.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in Spanish and English.
• Experience working as a lead teacher in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• Strong communication skills to effectively converse with families.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for children.
• Develop activities that support educational objectives.
• Oversee daily operations of the classroom.

Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Strong communication skills

Ability to work with families

Education

Experience as lead teacher in Early Childhood Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Tierra Encantada, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN is the leader in Spanish immersion early education®, and provides high-quality language immersion education and care to children 6 weeks through 6 years of age. At Tierra Encantada, our values fuel everything we do. We are passionate about nurturing children's growth and creating intentional learning environments that inspire curiosity and development. We celebrate the richness of diversity, embracing the unique perspectives it brings to our community. Guided by optimism, we are driven by a shared vision for a brighter future for every child, family, and team member we serve. Join us and be part of a mission-driven team that is committed to making a lasting impact-one child, one family, and one community at a time.

Position Overview

Teachers are assigned a classroom that they manage and over see the learning and direction of children in the classroom in partnership with the other teacher(s) assigned to the classroom.

We are hiring for two teachers: one for an Infant classroom and one for a Young Preschool classroom at Tierra Encantada - Brookside in Kansas City, Missouri.

Key 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

Position Requirements

• Must be fluent in Spanish and English.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience working as a lead teacher in Early Childhood Education, Preschool, Montessori school, is strongly preferred.
• Ability to complete all required licensing training upon hire.
• CPR/First Aide certified or the ability to become certified within 90 days.
• Strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with families and co workers.
• Must have the ability to complete annual required trainings to ensure providing high quality.

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.

The starting pay range is between $18.00 and $23.00 per hour.

• Medical 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.

Additional Information About the Position

• Once a job offer has been accepted, the candidate must pass a background check and fingerprinting. E-verify is used to verify work authorization status.