Preschool Teacher/Bilingual Spanish

$37,440 - $41,600/Yr

Linkage Childcare - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Minneapolis, MN

Social Assistance

About the position

The Preschool Teacher/Bilingual Spanish position at Linkage Childcare involves the care, supervision, and management of a classroom, focusing on the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children. The role requires planning and conducting effective child development programs while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct an effective child development program to meet the needs of each child.
• Ensure child care routines are carried out hygienically and consistently.
• Supervise children constantly to ensure their safety.
• Operate the classroom in compliance with child care licensing standards.
• Create a friendly and cooperative atmosphere for children and families.
• Provide experiences that promote individual expression through conversation, play, and creativity.
• Ensure parents receive adequate information about their child's experiences.
• Maintain written records to evaluate each individual child.
• Promote parent-child bonding and relationships.
• Greet children and parents warmly each morning.
• Initiate daily classroom activities such as sing-a-longs and art projects.
• Display children's creative artwork on bulletin boards.
• Provide daily care to each child, including diapering as necessary.
• Observe children for signs of illness or special needs and report them immediately.
• Maintain a clean and orderly physical environment.
• Inspect the school site for potential safety hazards and take corrective action.
• Participate in staff meetings and share information from workshops.

Requirements

• Valid Teaching Certification license from the MN Dept of Ed for prekindergarten/nursery or elementary education with a kindergarten endorsement.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Experience as an assistant teacher, aide, or student intern in early childhood education.
• CDA certification for preschool or infants and toddlers from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience in early childhood education.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance