[Camp Bowie] Childcare Teacher Bilingual English/Spanish

• 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 the leader in Spanish immersion early education and provides high quality language immersion education to children ages 6 weeks through 6 years of age.
• Teachers are assigned a classroom that they manage in partnership with the other teacher(s) assigned to the classroom.
• We are currently hiring for a Teacher in one of our Toddler classrooms at Tierra Encantada - Camp Bowie in Fort Worth, Texas.
• 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.
• Must meet minimum standards for caregivers as defined in Texas Education Code §746.1107.
• 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 training to ensure providing high quality care to our children and families.
• 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

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