LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER - BILINGUAL (SPANISH)

$53,040 - $53,040/Yr

People Serving People - Minnetonka, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Minnetonka, MN

Social Assistance

About the position

People Serving People is the largest and most comprehensive emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness in Minnesota and a dedicated leader in homeless prevention. The Bilingual Lead Preschool Teacher plays a crucial role in running the preschool classroom, which is grounded in trauma-informed principles and goals. This position involves working collaboratively with the Preschool Teacher, interns, and volunteers to create a warm and loving atmosphere that supports the development of children aged 3 to 5 years, as well as their parents. The ideal candidate must demonstrate patience, enthusiasm, and respect for both children and their families, as well as fellow staff members. Spanish-speaking skills are preferred to enhance communication with families. The Bilingual Lead Preschool Teacher is responsible for understanding the impact of stress and trauma on children in a shelter setting and implementing a trauma-informed framework within the classroom. This includes planning and facilitating a developmentally appropriate curriculum that emphasizes social-emotional development. The teacher will also create monthly and daily communications for parents, such as daily reports and newsletters, and perform related administrative duties, including managing required paperwork and maintaining student files. In addition to teaching pre-literacy, social, and developmental skills, the teacher will work closely with Minneapolis Public Schools to refer children who may have special needs. The curriculum will be continually updated to meet the evolving needs of the students, and the teacher will maintain appropriate program records. Engaging with parents is a key aspect of this role, as is maintaining a clean and organized classroom environment. The teacher will also administer basic first aid and care for sick children, and assist in other Early Childhood Development Program classrooms as needed. Other duties may be assigned by the Educational Services Assistant Manager or Educational Services Manager.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Preschool Teacher to meet the children's needs.
• Understands the impact of stress and trauma on children in a shelter setting.
• Implements and builds on the trauma-informed framework of the classrooms.
• Plans and facilitates curriculum for young children in a developmentally appropriate setting focused on social-emotional development.
• Creates monthly and daily communications for parents, including daily reports and newsletters.
• Performs related administrative duties, such as managing required paperwork and keeping student files up to date.
• Encourages and teaches pre-literacy skills, social skills, and developmental skills.
• Works closely with Minneapolis Public Schools to refer children who might have special needs.
• Continually updates curriculum to meet the needs of students.
• Maintains appropriate program records.
• Welcomes and meets with parents.
• Maintains a clean classroom appearance by organizing, cleaning, and sanitizing daily.
• Administers basic first aid and cares for sick children.
• Assists in other Early Childhood Development Program classrooms as necessary for ratio.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Educational Services Assistant Manager or Educational Services Manager.

Requirements

• CDA, Associates in child development or early childhood education, or bachelor's in any field.
• Preferred: BA or BS in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Child Development or related field.
• Fluent in Spanish both written and verbal.
• Completes first aid and Red Cross certified CPR training every 2 years.
• Completes 24 hours of in-service training per year.
• Completes required trainings and documentation for Parent Aware rating.
• Skill in working with children, their families, and the public.
• Skill in evaluating situations, with the ability to determine the needs of children.
• Ability to articulate program goals and philosophy and apply it to working in the Early Childhood Development Program.
• Ability to teach developmental, social, and emotional skills.
• Ability to establish a warm and supportive relationship with the children and their parents or guardians.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care principles and models.
• Knowledge of the developmental and emotional needs of young children.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in a child development center.
• Knowledge of basic health and first aid techniques.

Benefits

• $25.50/hourly pay
• Full-Time, Monday through Friday, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution after 6 months.
• 40 days of PTO per year.
• Reduced cost parking or metro pass.
• Cellphone reimbursement.
• Reduced childcare rates.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Financial wellness benefit.