Bilingual Lead and Assistant Teachers Heights (Spanish/English)

Kido USA•Houston, TX

About The Position

Kido is seeking passionate, dedicated bilingual teachers to provide high-quality early childhood education and development. Teachers embrace the values of Listen, Learn, and Lead and help children build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. The role involves understanding and supporting children’s needs and development, communicating with families and colleagues, creating inclusive classrooms, and planning age-appropriate learning experiences. The successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced fingerprint-based background check.

Requirements

An associate's or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or a CDA.
At least 1 year of experience working with infants in a licensed childcare facility.
Strong understanding of infant growth and development.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish and English.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Engage attentively with children to understand their needs, interests, and developmental progress.
Communicate with parents and guardians, providing updates on each child's experiences and growth.
Collaborate with colleagues by sharing observations and strategies to support children's development.
Stay informed about research and best practices in early childhood education and development.
Participate in professional development to enhance skills and knowledge.
Observe and document children's developmental milestones and learning experiences, and use this information to tailor activities.
Design and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that foster children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Create a positive, inclusive classroom where every child feels valued and supported.
Model positive behavior and effective communication for children.
Inspire and guide children to reach their potential.
Complete an enhanced fingerprint-based background check if selected.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Opportunity for advancement.
Free childcare for children 18 months and older, for up to two children.
Professional development opportunities.
Small child-to-teacher ratios.
Two weeks of PTO in the first year.
Paid holidays.
Paid sick time.
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive health care, vision, and dental plans.
Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives.
Mentorship and coaching initiatives.
Career progression opportunities and an international network for cultural exchange and collaboration.