[Seward] Childcare Center Classroom Assistant - Bilingual English/Spanish

Tierra Encantada•Minneapolis, MN

4d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Tierra Encantada is hiring a full-time Classroom Assistant for an infant classroom at its Seward center. Classroom Assistants assist teachers in the classroom and help provide high-quality Spanish immersion early education and care for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years. The role supports a welcoming, play-based learning environment and implementation of the center’s curriculum and lesson plans. This is a nonexempt position scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Starting pay is $17.00–$19.00 per hour, depending on education and experience. Candidates must be fluent in Spanish. Experience in early childhood education and working with infants through school-age children is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Must be fluent in Spanish.
Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with families and co-workers.
Provide a certificate of completion for approved pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire; maintain a valid, current certification at all times.
Respect diversity and recognize that diversity makes the program better.
Ability to complete annual required trainings.
Familiarity with childcare licensing requirements, safety protocols, and best practices in early education.

Nice To Haves

Experience in early childhood education and working with children from infancy through school age is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Create a fun and welcoming environment for all children.
Develop daily activities that support curriculum and educational objectives and provide opportunities for learning and growth through play.
Oversee classroom operations, including scheduled activities, projects, curriculum and lesson-plan implementation, classroom décor, and cleanliness.
Assess each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis through observations.
Implement Tierra Encantada's curriculum and lesson plans.
Work with classroom teachers and leadership to prepare for semi-annual parent-teacher conferences.
Oversee and update classroom décor following the seasons.
Maintain a positive, friendly attitude with families and partner with parents in supporting their child's growth.
Provide parents with updates on their child during pick-up or drop-off.
Ensure the assigned classroom is well-maintained and clean.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with teachers, cooks, other floats, and administration to support a team environment.
Attend required staff meetings, workshops, and trainings.
Complete required training (24 hours per year) and support center objectives in achieving accreditation.
Perform other duties as assigned.