Childcare Classroom Assistant

Tierra Encantada•Chicago, IL

16d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Tierra Encantada is the leader in Spanish immersion early education and provides high-quality language immersion education to children ages 6 weeks through 6 years of age. Our corporate and franchise centers are expanding through regional and national growth. At Tierra Encantada, our values fuel everything we do. We are passionate about nurturing children's growth and creating intentional learning environments that inspire curiosity and development. We celebrate the richness of diversity, embracing the unique perspectives it brings to our community. Guided by optimism, we are driven by a shared vision for a brighter future for every child, family, and team member we serve. Join us and be part of a mission-driven team that is committed to making a lasting impact-one child, one family, and one community at a time.

Requirements

Must be fluent in Spanish.
Strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with families and co-workers.
Physical ability to perform essential job functions without health restrictions. This includes the ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time, to have unrestricted use of the upper and lower body, hearing and vision within normal ranges to be able to adequately ensure the children's safety, to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, to chase a fleeing child, to join children's play actively, and the ability to bend, squat, kneel, reach, and climb stairs.
Provide a certificate of completion of an approved pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire. Employees are responsible for renewing and maintaining a valid, current CPR and pediatric first aid certification at all times
Must have a respect for diversity and recognize that diversity makes our program better
Must have the ability to complete annual required trainings to ensure providing high-quality early education
Familiarity with childcare licensing requirements, safety protocols, and best practices in early education.

Nice To Haves

Tierra Encantada prefers candidates that have experience and education in early childhood education.
Our ideal candidate is patient, flexible, a team player, hard-working, organized, friendly, motivated, and has great communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating an engaging and welcoming environment for children and families.
Support the implementation of Tierra Encantada's curriculum and lesson plans through participation in planned activities and lessons.
Support the Lead Teacher in daily classroom routines and scheduling including transitions, snack times, and activity preparation.
Help maintain classroom organization by ensuring supplies are stocked and equipment is cleaned and stored properly.
Observe and interact with children to support their individual developmental needs.
Provide feedback to the Lead Teacher regarding children's progress and areas needing support.
Assist in preparing materials and documentation for parent-teacher conferences.
Maintain open and positive communication with parents to support their child's growth and development.
Share daily updates with families as directed by the Lead Teacher.
Build strong, collaborative relationships with co-workers and contribute to a supportive team environment.
Must fulfill required training requirements, and support Center objectives in achieving accreditation.
Other duties as assigned.