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Childcare Float

Tierra Encantada • Chicago, IL, USA
4 days ago
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  • Full-time
  • Part-time
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Job description

About Tierra Encantada

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with ensuring smooth Center operations which may include covering breaks, absences, and position openings for all positions at center, opening or closing classrooms, cleaning common areas (bathrooms, hallways, lobby, etc), cleaning classrooms, assisting in the kitchen, washing diapers and linens, assisting with daily routines, addressing immediate needs to maintain operational efficiency, 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.
  • 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

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

  • Must be able to speak Spanish conversationally.
  • Strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with families and co-workers.
  • 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.
  • Provide a certificate of completion of an approved pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire. Employees are responsible for renewing and maintaining a valid, current CPR and pediatric first aid certification at all times
  • Must have a respect for diversity and recognize that diversity makes our program better
  • Must have the ability to complete annual required trainings to ensure providing high-quality early education
  • Familiarity with childcare licensing requirements, safety protocols, and best practices in early education.
  • 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.

    Compensation & Benefits

    This non-exempt position has an hourly pay range of $16.50-21 per hour depending on qualifications, education, and experience. Benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, 12 paid holidays, 80 hours paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, and discounted childcare. 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.

    Job Type : Full-time or Part-time Nonexempt

    Schedule : Monday to Friday, Varies

    Work Location : In person / Onsite

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