[Wheat Ridge] Childcare Center Teacher - Bilingual English/Spanish

Tierra Encantada•Wheat Ridge, CO

4d•$19 - $22

About The Position

Tierra Encantada is hiring a bilingual English/Spanish Childcare Center Teacher for its Wheatridge center, which is scheduled to open in Winter 2026/2027. Teachers manage an assigned classroom in partnership with other classroom teachers. Openings are for infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K classrooms. This is a full-time, nonexempt position working Monday through Friday, typically eight hours per day. The starting pay range is $18.68–$21.63 per hour, depending on education and experience. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Tierra Encantada provides Spanish immersion early education and care for children from six weeks through six years of age. Its approach emphasizes joyful, play-based learning, whole-child development, cultural understanding, and a globally inspired culinary program featuring wholesome meals prepared from scratch.

Requirements

Fluency in Spanish and English.
Must be at least 18 years old.
One year of experience working in Early Childhood Education.
Must meet minimum standards for Teachers defined in Colorado Register 8 CCR 1402-1, Rule 2.216.
Ability to complete all required licensing training upon hire.
CPR/First Aid certification, or ability 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 ensure high-quality care for children and families.
After accepting a job offer, must pass a background check and fingerprinting.

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 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 according to 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, floats, and administration to support a team environment.
Attend required staff meetings, workshops, and training.
Complete 24 hours of required training annually and support center objectives for achieving accreditation.
Perform other duties as assigned.