[Bryant] 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 a toddler classroom at its Bryant center. Classroom Assistants support the teacher and contribute to a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for children. The role helps implement the curriculum and lesson plans, supports children’s learning through play, observes developmental needs, and maintains classroom operations and cleanliness. The assistant also communicates with families, collaborates with teachers and center staff, and participates in meetings, workshops, training, and accreditation efforts. 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. Spanish fluency is required. An approved pediatric first aid and CPR certificate must be provided within 90 days of hire and kept current.

Requirements

Must be fluent in Spanish.
Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with families and co-workers.
Provide proof of completion of approved pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire, and renew and maintain valid, current certification.
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 various light conditions, and hearing capabilities to respond to children’s needs and maintain safety in a moderately noisy environment.
Must pass a background check and fingerprinting after accepting a job offer.

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 learning and growth opportunities 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 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 about 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 training.
Complete required annual training (24 hours per year) and support center objectives in achieving accreditation.
Perform other duties as assigned.