Early Childhood Spanish Teacher - $500 Sign On Bonus

Zoot Solutions•Bozeman, MT

11d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Zoot Adventure Learning Academy (ZALA) is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Spanish Teacher to join their team in Bozeman, Montana. ZALA is a company-based childcare center passionate about offering an environment where families thrive, serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with an innovative, play-based approach. The mission of ZALA is to promote a healthy family bond, and employees will find a unique partnership with the Centers’ families. The ideal candidate will ignite child-centered learning experiences in a safe, nurturing, and responsive environment. Through a play-based approach, ZALA emphasizes self-worth, capability, problem-solving, and school readiness, working to help children develop the social-emotional skills needed to work and play cooperatively. The goal is to help every child realize their greatest potential by encouraging self-direction in a safe, trusting, and responsive environment. ZALA believes that before children can master formal academic skills, they must have a solid understanding of how the physical world works, which is built through direct interactions and experiences with the world using all five senses.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
Level 2 or higher on MT Practitioner Registry preferred
Excellent oral and written language skills to communicate with children and adults.
Advanced Spanish proficiency and experience teaching in a dual-language environment.
Provide current record of the following immunizations: Tetanus (within the past 10 years), MMR (measles/mumps/rubella)
Obtain Infant/Child/Adult CPR, First Aid, and AED Certifications within 30 days of hire.
Ability to successfully pass state regulated background screening including criminal record, Child & Adult Protective Services, FBI fingerprinting, motor vehicle records, and sign a health attestation.
Willing to complete 16 hours of annual, approved training.
Valid State of Montana Driver License with clean driving record.
Previous experience in successful childcare center operations.
Knowledge of all applicable licensing regulations
Knowledge of community-based resources, agencies, to support children and families
Or an equal combination of education and experience.
Ability to successfully pass background screening and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field
Level 2 or higher on MT Practitioner Registry

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing the childcare environment, setting up interest centers, preparing needed materials and supplies, and organizing special events from set up to tear down.
Maintain and provide support to assigned classrooms and lesson plan implementation as assigned by Lead Teacher (Spanish).
Provide break coverage for the lead teachers for lunch or lesson planning by stepping into each classroom as necessary while carrying out classroom schedules and activities as instructed.
Respond to the children with dignity and respect.
Help children become aware of their roles as integral members of a group.
General knowledge of childcare skills such as but not limited to diaper changes, toilet use, bottle and solid food feeding, naps, etc.
General cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting of the childcare center as necessary.
Maintain professional attitude and loyalty to always center.
Attend all staff meetings, recommended training programs, and conferences.
Ensure the confidentiality of all records of the children, families, and staff.
Report any suspect abuse to Child Protective Services immediately.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment by program goals and state regulations.
Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials.
Keep all appropriate records such as attendance and time sheets.
Meet and maintain all applicable licensing regulations as required for Early Childhood Educators in a state-licensed center.
Comply with knowledge of ZALA’s Policies and Procedures, Code of Business Conduct, and Employee Agreement.
Achieve a service-focused culture with emphasis on delivering on-time, high-quality products and services to internal and external customers.
Other duties as assigned.