Volunteer Childcare Assistant

Tierra Encantada•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Tierra Encantada is the leader in Spanish immersion early education® and provides education and care to children 6 weeks through 6 years of age. Our award-winning concept has received numerous accolades, including Top 50 Franchise Companies Doing the Most to Champion Diversity by Entrepreneur Magazine, 10 Hottest Franchise Businesses in America by Inc Magazine, and The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies. Volunteers at Tierra Encantada play a supportive role in our classrooms, helping to create a warm, engaging, and safe environment for young children. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children, want to practice their Spanish, or are considering a career in early childhood education. Volunteers assist teachers and staff in daily classroom activities and support our mission of nurturing bilingual development from infancy.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age
Interest in early childhood education or working with children
Spanish proficiency preferred but not required-must be willing to support a Spanish immersion environment
Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
Must be able to complete and pass a background check
Must meet state/local childcare volunteer requirements
Minimum of 2 hours per week preferred, with flexible scheduling
Commitment to reliability and open communication with center staff

Responsibilities

Support teachers with classroom activities, such as storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and playtime
Interact positively with children to encourage Spanish language development through modeling and conversation
Assist with setting up and cleaning activity areas and materials
Help supervise children during indoor and outdoor play
Support transitions between activities, mealtimes, and rest periods
Follow all health, safety, and confidentiality guidelines
Model kindness, respect, and cultural appreciation in all interactions