[Camp Bowie] Childcare Center Float - Bilingual English/Spanish
About The Position
Tierra Encantada, a Spanish immersion early education provider, is hiring a full-time Childcare Center Float at its Camp Bowie center. The Float assists wherever needed to support center operations, including classroom coverage, cleaning, kitchen assistance, and administrative work. The role requires adapting to the needs of different classrooms and age groups while helping deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate care in a nurturing and inclusive environment. The position is nonexempt and works Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Starting pay is $15.10–$17.50 per hour, depending on education and experience. Candidates must be fluent in Spanish. Pediatric first aid and CPR training must be completed within 90 days of hire, with certification kept current thereafter.
Requirements
- Must be fluent in Spanish.
- Provide a certificate of completion for approved pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire and maintain valid, current certification.
- Communicate effectively with families and co-workers.
- Respect diversity and recognize its value to the program.
- Complete required annual trainings.
- Be familiar with childcare licensing requirements, safety protocols, and early education best practices.
Nice To Haves
- CDA, Food Handling Certification, and/or CPR/First Aid certificate.
- Early Childhood Education experience.
Responsibilities
- Support smooth center operations by covering breaks, absences, and openings across center positions, opening or closing classrooms, cleaning common areas and classrooms, assisting in the kitchen, washing diapers and linens, helping with daily routines, addressing immediate needs, and performing administrative work.
- Adapt to the needs of different classrooms, age groups, and teaching styles.
- Assist with implementing the curriculum and maintaining a fun, engaging, developmentally appropriate environment for children.
- Foster a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere that promotes children's well-being and growth.
- Communicate effectively with teachers, staff, and leadership to support alignment and collaboration.
- Help maintain center cleanliness, organization, and safety by assisting with upkeep and following health and safety standards.
- Show reliability, punctuality, and a solutions-oriented approach to challenges.
- Participate in required staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Generous PTO package
- 401(k) with employer match
- Performance bonus
- Discounted childcare and waitlist priority for enrollment
- Company-paid professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
