Early Childhood Spanish Teacher - $500 Sign On Bonus

Zoot Solutions•Bozeman, MT

9d•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, aiming to help children develop the social-emotional skills needed to work and play cooperatively and realize their greatest potential. Children are encouraged to be self-directed in a safe, trusting, and responsive environment, with a focus on building understanding of the physical world through direct interactions and experiences.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Early Childhood Spanish Lead Teacher in all classrooms to plan, create, and implement a program that fulfills children’s educational, developmental, cognitive, emotional and social needs.
Carry out daily activities and plans under the direct supervision of the Early Childhood Spanish Lead Teacher.
Provide guidance for children’s behavior.
Provide teaching assistance in all three classrooms (infant, toddler, and pre-school) as needed.
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.
Perform general childcare skills such as diaper changes, toilet use, bottle and solid food feeding, and naps.
Perform general cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting of the childcare center as necessary.
Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.