Tierra Encantada – Bloomington is looking for a passionate, dependable, and enthusiastic Pre-K Lead Teacher to join our growing team! We are a Spanish Immersion early childhood center focused on creating a warm, engaging, and nurturing environment where children can learn, explore, and develop a love for learning.
Our Pre-K program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten through hands-on, play-based learning while incorporating Spanish throughout the classroom experience.
What You'll Do
- Create a warm, safe, and engaging classroom environment for Pre-K children.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that encourage learning through play and exploration.
- Follow our Learning Beyond Paper curriculum and adapt activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
- Incorporate Spanish into daily classroom routines, activities, conversations, songs, and learning experiences.
- Support children's social-emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and creative development.
- Establish consistent classroom routines and maintain a positive classroom environment.
- Build positive relationships with children and their families.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding their child's daily experiences, development, and classroom activities.
- Work collaboratively with Assistant Teachers and other members of the teaching team.
- Maintain an organized and engaging classroom.
- Participate in classroom projects, special events, and center activities.
- Follow daily health, safety, and classroom procedures.
- Help create meaningful experiences that prepare children for their transition to kindergarten.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience working with preschool or Pre-K children.
- A genuine passion for working with young children.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Dependable, patient, positive, and nurturing personality.
- Ability to create engaging activities and maintain an active classroom environment.
- Ability to communicate professionally and positively with families and coworkers.
- Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Early Childhood Education experience or education is preferred.
If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a team that creates meaningful learning experiences for children every day, we would love to hear from you!
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bloomington, MN 55437 (Required)
Work Location: In person
