Manage a classroom in partnership with other teachers to provide high-quality Spanish immersion education and care. Develop daily activities and implement curriculum to support children's growth through play and intentional learning.
Requirements summary
Must be fluent in Spanish and English with at least one year of experience in Early Childhood Education. Candidates must meet Ohio state teacher qualifications, including high school completion and specific ECE training or credentials.
high schoolprofessional certificateCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCurriculum ImplementationClassroom ManagementSpanish FluencyParent CommunicationLesson PlanningEarly Childhood EducationEnglish FluencyChild Development Assessment
Job description
About Tierra Encantada Tierra Encantada, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN is the leader in Spanish immersion early education®, and provides high-quality language immersion education and care to children 6 weeks through 6 years of age.
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.
Position Overview Tierra Encantada is exciting to be expanding and we are currently hiring for multiple positions for our soon to open Powell, Ohio center.
Teachers are assigned a classroom that they manage in partnership with the other teacher(s) assigned to the classroom.
We are hiring for all ages including infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-kindergarten.
Key Responsibilities Create a fun and welcoming environment for all children Develop daily activities to support curriculum and educational objectives that provide children with opportunities for learning and growth through play Oversee the daily operations of the classroom including, but not limited to scheduled activities, projects, implementation of curriculum and lesson plans, classroom décor, and classroom cleanliness Assess each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis through observations Implement Tierra Encantada's curriculum and lesson plans Work with other classroom teachers and leadership to prepare for the semi-annual parent teacher conferences Oversee and update classroom décor following the seasons Maintain a positive, friendly attitude with families, and be a "team-mate" to parents in supporting their child's growth Provide parents with updates on how their child is doing during pick-up or drop-off Ensuring assigned classroom is well-maintained and clean Develop and maintain good working relationships with teachers, cooks, other floats, and administration to ensure a team environment is maintained Attend all required staff meetings, workshops, training's, etc.
Must fulfill required training requirements (24 hours a year), and support Center objectives in achieving accreditation Other duties as assigned Position Requirements Must be fluent in Spanish and English Must be 18 years of age or older One (1) year of experience working in Early Childhood Education Candidates must be teacher qualified for the state of Ohio in accordance with Ohio administrative rule 5180: 2-12-08: Have completed a high school education or be at least a high school junior (on or after the start of high school junior year) and enrolled in or completed one of the following: (a) An early childhood education or child development career technical program. (b) A child development associate (CDA) training program or achieved a CDA credential for the age group in which the high school student is working. (c) A college credit program with early childhood education or child development focus.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
401(k) With Employer Match
Discounted Childcare
Performance Bonus
12 Paid Holidays
Generous PTO Package
Company Paid Professional Development
Waitlist Priority For Enrollment
Ability to complete all required licensing training upon hire.
CPR/First Aide certified or the ability to become certified within 90 days.
Strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with families and co workers.
Must have the ability to complete annual required trainings.
Physical Requirements Requires the ability to frequently walk, stand, climb stairs, crawl, sit, squat, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, and twist.
Requires the ability to carry and lift 25 pounds or less, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, run short distances, and carry and lift 25-50 pounds.
Requires excellent long distance and near vision to monitor children's activities both indoors and outdoors in various light conditions, as well as hearing capabilities to respond to children's needs and maintain safety in a moderately noisy environment.
Pay and Schedule This is a full-time, nonexempt position that works Monday-Friday.
Benefits
Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 12 paid holidays Generous PTO package 401(k) with employer match Performance bonus Discounted childcare and waitlist priority for enrollment Company paid professional development.
Additional Information
About the Position
Once a job offer has been accepted, the candidate must pass a background check and fingerprinting. E-verify is used to verify work authorization status.
Market context
Ohio classroom teacher market context
Ohio classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially for candidates who can manage a classroom and plan instruction aligned to state and center expectations. These positions are competitive because schools and centers often look for both teaching experience and the ability to stay active with children throughout the day. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then confirm your age, classroom leadership experience, and lesson-planning background before applying.
