Childcare Center Teacher - Bilingual English/Spanish

Tierra Encantada•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Tierra Encantada is hiring a full-time Teacher for a Preschool classroom at its Old Irving Park center. Teachers manage their assigned classroom in partnership with other teachers. The role creates a welcoming, play-based learning environment, implements the center’s curriculum and lesson plans, supports children’s development, and partners with families and colleagues. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This is a nonexempt position with a starting pay range of $19.47 to $21.42 per hour, depending on education and experience. Candidates must pass a background check and fingerprinting after accepting a job offer.

Requirements

Fluency in Spanish and English.
Must be 19 years of age or older.
One year of experience working in Early Childhood Education.
Must meet minimum standards for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age workers as defined in Illinois DCFS Rule 407.140.
Ability to complete all required licensing training upon hire.
CPR/First Aid certified or able to become certified within 90 days.
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with families and co-workers.
Ability to complete annual required training to support high-quality care.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, crawling, sitting, squatting, stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, rising from the floor, and twisting; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds and occasionally 25–50 pounds; and monitoring children with adequate vision and hearing.

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 support parents as teammates in their child's growth.
Provide parents with updates on their child's progress during pick-up or drop-off.
Ensure the assigned classroom is well-maintained and clean.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with teachers, cooks, floats, 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.