Childcare Center Classroom Assistant - Bilingual English/Spanish

Tierra Encantada•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tierra Encantada is hiring a full-time Classroom Assistant for an infant classroom at its Windom center. Classroom Assistants support teachers in delivering Spanish-immersion early education and care to children from 6 weeks through 6 years of age. The role helps create a welcoming, play-based learning environment and supports children's growth, safety, and daily classroom needs. The position is nonexempt and 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. Early childhood education experience and experience working with infants through school-age children are strongly preferred. After accepting an offer, candidates must pass a background check and fingerprinting. The employer participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Fluency in Spanish.
Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with families and coworkers.
Provide proof of completion of approved pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire, and renew and maintain valid, current certifications 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.
Pass a background check and fingerprinting after accepting a job offer.

Nice To Haves

Experience in early childhood education.
Experience working with infants through school-age children.

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 daily 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 observation.
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 to reflect the seasons.
Maintain a positive, friendly attitude with families and partner with parents in supporting their child's growth.
Provide parents with updates about their child at pick-up or drop-off.
Ensure the assigned classroom is well-maintained and clean.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with teachers, cooks, float staff, and administration to support a team environment.
Attend required staff meetings, workshops, and trainings.
Complete 24 hours of required training annually and support Center objectives for achieving accreditation.
Perform other duties as assigned.