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

Tierra Encantada•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Tierra Encantada is hiring a full-time Classroom Assistant for an infant classroom at its Windom center. The assistant supports classroom teachers in providing 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, supports implementation of the curriculum, and contributes to children’s development and well-being. The position is nonexempt and works Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 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. The role requires effective communication with families and coworkers, respect for diversity, completion of required annual training, and familiarity with childcare licensing, safety protocols, and early education best practices. A certificate of completion for approved pediatric first aid and CPR training must be provided within 90 days of hire, and certification must be kept current. After accepting an offer, candidates must pass a background check and fingerprinting.

Requirements

Must be fluent in Spanish.
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with families and coworkers.
Provide a certificate of completion for approved pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire and maintain valid, current certifications.
Respect for diversity and recognition 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.
Ability to frequently walk, stand, climb stairs, crawl, sit, squat, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, and twist.
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.
Excellent long-distance and near vision to monitor children indoors and outdoors in varied light conditions, and hearing capabilities to respond to children and maintain safety in a moderately noisy environment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Create a fun and welcoming environment for all children.
Develop daily activities that support the 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 according to the seasons.
Maintain a positive, friendly attitude with families and work with parents to support their child’s growth.
Provide parents with updates about their child at drop-off or pick-up.
Keep the assigned classroom 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 training.
Complete required training of 24 hours per year and support center objectives for achieving accreditation.
Perform other duties as assigned.