Childcare Teacher - Windom

Tierra Encantada; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

12 paid holidays

80 hours paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer match

Discounted childcare

Job summary

A leading early education provider in Minneapolis seeks a committed professional for a teaching role, focused on nurturing children's growth through Spanish immersion education. Responsibilities include classroom management, implementing lesson plans, and collaborating closely with families. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, embrace diversity, and have relevant educational qualifications. This position offers competitive hourly rates and extensive benefits including medical insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in Spanish and English.
• Must have a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Preferably previous experience in a licensed childcare center.

Responsibilities

• Create a fun, engaging environment for children and families.
• Oversee and manage classroom staff.
• Implement curriculum and lesson plans.

Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Fluent in English

Strong communication skills

Respect for diversity

Education

CDA and/or Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Tierra Encantada is the leader in Spanish immersion early education and provides high-quality language immersion education to children ages 6 weeks through 6 years of age. Our corporate and franchise centers are expanding through regional and national growth. 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.

Duties

• Create a fun, engaging, and welcoming environment for all children and families.
• Oversee and manage the staff in the classroom, including providing guidance, support, and mentorship to assistant teachers and floats.
• Ensure smooth daily operations of the classroom, including planning schedules, requesting and maintaining supplies, managing transitions, and maintaining a positive classroom culture.
• Implement Tierra Encantada's curriculum and lesson plans fully through the development of daily activities to support educational objectives.
• Exhibit proper classroom management skills to foster a safe and structured learning environment.
• Assess each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis through observations.
• Partner with teachers and leaders to prepare for parent-teacher conferences.
• Partner with parents in supporting their child's growth by providing daily feedback and maintaining open communication.
• Ensure the assigned classroom is well-maintained, organized, and cleaned daily in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all co-workers and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Attend all required staff meetings, workshops, training, etc., and actively contribute to the team's growth and development.
• Fulfill required training requirements and support Center objectives in achieving Quality Ratings and accreditation.
• Other duties as assigned based on the needs of the center.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in Spanish and English.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• CDA and/or Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in a licensed childcare center preferred.
• Ability to complete all required licensing training upon hire.
• CPR/First Aid certified or the ability to become certified within 90 days. Employees are responsible for renewing and maintaining a valid, current CPR and pediatric first aid certification at all times.
• Strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with families and co-workers.
• Must have respect for diversity and recognize that diversity makes our program better.
• Must have the ability to complete annual required training to ensure providing high-quality early education.

Qualified candidates must have the physical ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. This includes the ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time, to have unrestricted use of the upper and lower body, hearing and vision within normal ranges to be able to adequately ensure the children's safety, to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, to chase a fleeing child, to join children's play actively, and the ability to bend, squat, kneel, reach, and climb stairs.

This non-exempt, at-will position has an hourly rate noted above, depending on qualifications, education, and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, 12 paid holidays, 80 hours paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer match, and discounted childcare. 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.

Tierra Encantada is an equal opportunity employer. Agency applications will not be considered. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.