Childcare assistant Jobs in Plano, TX

Job Description

Job Description

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. Our corporate and franchise centers are expanding through regional and national growth. 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.

Duties :

• Assist with ensuring smooth Center operations which may include covering breaks for teachers, opening or closing classrooms, cleaning common areas (bathrooms, hallways, lobby, etc), cleaning classrooms, assisting in the kitchen, and administrative work.
• Quickly adapt to the unique needs of each classroom, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to seamlessly transition between age groups and teaching styles.
• Assist in implementing the curriculum and maintaining a fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for all children.
• Foster a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere that promotes the well-being and growth of every child.
• Maintain open and effective communication with teachers, staff, and leadership to ensure alignment and a collaborative work environment.
• Support classroom staff by covering breaks, assisting with daily routines, and addressing immediate needs to maintain operational efficiency.
• Assist with laundering and maintaining cloth diapers to ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are met. (if applicable to center)
• Uphold the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the center by assisting with general upkeep and adhering to health and safety standards.
• Be a dependable team player by consistently showing up on time, meeting expectations, and proactively addressing challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Participate in required staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities to stay informed and contribute to the center's success.

Qualifications :

Qualified candidates will truly love children and enjoy spending their time with children. Qualified candidates will fulfill the following requirement qualifications :

Tierra Encantada prefers candidates that have experience and education in early childhood education. Our ideal candidate is patient, flexible, a team player, hard-working, organized, friendly, motivated, and has great communication skills.

Physical ability to perform essential job functions without health restrictions. This includes the ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time, to have unrestricted use of the upper and lower body, hearing and vision within normal ranges to be able to adequately ensure the children's safety, to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, to chase a fleeing child, to join children's play actively, and the ability to bend, squat, kneel, reach, and climb stairs.

Tierra Encantada prefers candidates that have experience and education in early childhood education. Our ideal candidate is patient, flexible, a team player, hard-working, organized, friendly, motivated, and has great communication skills.

Tierra Encantada strives to foster a climate of purposeful inclusion, where all can feel safe, valued and cared for. We cherish the diversity of humanity, which includes differences in sex, age, race, ethnicity, and national origin, range of abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, financial means, education, and political perspectives. This guides our decisions pertaining to employment, enrollment, and curriculum design.

Job Type : Part-time Nonexempt

Schedule : Monday to Friday, Varies

Work Location : In person / Onsite