Full Time Spanish Curriculum Development Jobs in Kansas

About Tierra EncantadaTierra Encantada, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN is the leader in Spanish immersion early education®, and provides high-quality language immersion education and care to children 6 weeks through 6 years of age. At Tierra Encantada, we believe the earliest years should open a world of possibilities. As the Leader in Spanish Immersion Early Education®, we nurture the whole child through joyful play-based learning and a globally inspired culinary program featuring wholesome meals prepared from scratch each day. By fostering curiosity, confidence, cultural understanding, and healthy habits, we prepare children for a lifetime of learning while creating warm, engaging environments that families trust. 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.Position OverviewTeachers are assigned a classroom that they manage in partnership with the other teacher(s) assigned to the classroom.Tierra Encantada - Overland Park is hiring for a Teacher in one of our Toddler classrooms.Pay and Schedule This is a Full-Time, nonexempt position that works Monday-Friday.The starting pay range for this position is between $17.40 and $19.14 per hour depending on education and experience.Key ResponsibilitiesCreate a fun and welcoming environment for all children Develop daily activities to support curriculum and educational objectives that provide children with opportunities for learning and growth through play Oversee the daily operations of the classroom including, but not limited to scheduled activities, projects, implementation of curriculum and lesson plans, classroom décor, and classroom cleanliness Assess each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis through observations Implement Tierra Encantada's curriculum and lesson plans Work with other classroom teachers and leadership to prepare for the semi-annual parent teacher conferences Oversee and update classroom décor following the seasons Maintain a positive, friendly attitude with families, and be a "team-mate" to parents in supporting their child's growth Provide parents with updates on how their child is doing during pick-up or drop-off Ensuring assigned classroom is well-maintained and clean Develop and maintain good working relationships with teachers, cooks, other floats, and administration to ensure a team environment is maintained Attend all required staff meetings, workshops, training's, etc. Must fulfill required training requirements (24 hours a year), and support Center objectives in achieving accreditationOther duties as assignedPosition RequirementsMust be fluent in Spanish and English.Must be 18 years of age or older.One (1) year of experience working in Early Childhood Education. Must meet minimum standards for staff in a child care center as defined in Kansas Administrative Rule KAR 28-4-429(d) - 24+ .Ability to complete all required licensing training upon hire.CPR/First Aid certified or the ability to become certified within 90 days. Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with families and co-workers. Must have the ability to complete annual required training to ensure providing high quality care to our children and families. Physical RequirementsRequires the ability to frequently walk, stand, climb stairs, crawl, sit, squat, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, and twist.Requires the ability to carry and lift 25 pounds or less, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, run short distances, and carry and lift 25-50 pounds. Requires excellent long distance and near vision to monitor children's activities both indoors and outdoors in various light conditions, as well as hearing capabilities to respond to children's needs and maintain safety in a moderately noisy environment.BenefitsMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance12 paid holidaysGenerous PTO package401(k) with employer matchPerformance bonusDiscounted childcare and waitlist priority for enrollmentCompany paid professional development.Additional Information About the PositionOnce a job offer has been accepted, the candidate must pass a background check and fingerprinting.Tierra Encantada is an E-verify employer.Tierra Encantada is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.Tierra Encantada is committed to making https://www.tierraencantada.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Tierra Encantada Talent Acquisition at careers@tierraencantada.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.