[Old Irving Park] Float - Bilingual English/Spanish

Tierra Encantada; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 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

Professional development

Job summary

Tierra Encantada in Chicago is seeking a Center Floats to support classrooms and operations across the center. The role covers classroom coverage, cleaning, kitchen assistance, and general duties to keep daily routines running smoothly.

This is a full-time, nonexempt position with Monday–Friday hours. Starting pay ranges from $17.31 to $19.04 per hour, depending on education and experience, with benefits including health insurance and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in Spanish.
• CPR/First Aid certificate preferred but not required.
• Early childhood experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ensuring smooth Center operations including breaks, absences, and openings.
• Adapt to the needs of each classroom and different teaching styles.
• Assist in implementing the curriculum and maintaining a developmentally appropriate environment.
• Foster a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere for every child.
• Maintain communication with teachers and leadership for alignment.
• Uphold cleanliness, safety, and general upkeep of the center.
• Be a dependable team member, punctual and solution oriented.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent Spanish

Strong communication

Flexibility

Job description

About Tierra Encantada

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, we believe the earliest years should open a world of possibilities. As the Leader in Spanish Immersion Early Education®, 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. 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

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.

Childcare Floats assist wherever needed in the center - including but not limited to assisting in classrooms, with cleaning, and assisting in the kitchen.

Tierra Encantada - Old Irving Park is hiring for a Float in one of our classrooms.

Pay and Schedule

This is a Full-Time, nonexempt position that works Monday-Friday. Scheduled hours may vary based on classroom assignment.
The starting pay range for this position is between $17.31 and $19.04 per hour depending on education and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with ensuring smooth Center operations which may include covering breaks, absences, and position openings for all positions at center, opening or closing classrooms, cleaning common areas (bathrooms, hallways, lobby, etc), cleaning classrooms, assisting in the kitchen, washing diapers and linens, assisting with daily routines, addressing immediate needs to maintain operational efficiency, and administrative work.


• Quickly adapt to the unique needs of each classroom, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to seamlessly transition between age groups and teaching styles.


• Assist in implementing the curriculum and maintaining a fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for all children.


• Foster a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere that promotes the well-being and growth of every child.


• Maintain open and effective communication with teachers, staff, and leadership to ensure alignment and a collaborative work environment.


• Uphold the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the center by assisting with general upkeep and adhering to health and safety standards.


• Be a dependable team player by consistently showing up on time, meeting expectations, and proactively addressing challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.


• Participate in required staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities to stay informed and contribute to the center's success.


• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Must be fluent in Spanish.


• CDA, Food Handling Certification, and/or CPR/First Aid certificate strongly preferred, but not required.


• Early Childhood Education experience is strongly preferred, but not required.


• Strong communication skills and be able 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. Employees are responsible for renewing and maintaining a valid, current CPR and pediatric first aid certification at all times.


• Must have a respect for diversity and recognize that diversity makes our program better.


• Must have the ability to complete annual required trainings to ensure providing high-quality early education.


• Familiarity with childcare licensing requirements, safety protocols, and best practices in early education.

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.

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.

Additional Information About the Position

• Once a job offer has been accepted, the candidate must pass a background check and fingerprinting.


• Tierra Encantada is an E-verify employer.


• Tierra Encantada is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.


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