LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER - BILINGUAL (SPANISH)

Company: People Serving People
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: August 25, 2024

Job Description:

Description: About us:People Serving People is the largest and most comprehensive emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness in Minnesota and a dedicated leader in homeless prevention. If you want to help transform communities and see families thrive, then People Serving People is the place for you.What do we need:The Bilingual Lead Preschool teacher runs the preschool classroom based on a philosophy of trauma informed principles and goals. The Bilingual Lead Preschool Teacher works with the Preschool Teacher, interns, and volunteers to provide a warm, loving, atmosphere, and support the development of children ages 3 and 5 years and their parents at People Serving People. Must be able to work and plan in a team setting, with patience, enthusiasm, and respect for children, as well as parents and fellow staff. Spanish Speaking Preferred.Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Preschool Teacher to meet the children's needs.
• Understands the impact of stress and trauma on children in a shelter setting.
• Understands and can implement and build on the trauma-informed framework of our classrooms.
• Plans and facilitates curriculum for young children in a developmentally appropriate setting based heavily in social-emotional development.
• Creates monthly and daily communications for parents such as daily reports and monthly newsletters.
• Performs related administrative duties such as handing out and collecting all required paperwork from parents and keeping student files up to date.
• Encourages and teaches pre-literacy skills, social skills, and development skills.
• Works closely with Minneapolis Public Schools to refer children who might have special needs.
• Continually updates curriculum to meet the needs of students.
• Maintains appropriate program records.
• Welcomes, talks with and meets with parents.
• Maintains clean classroom appearance by organizing, cleaning, and sanitizing daily.
• Administers basic first aid and cares for sick children.
• Assists in other Early Childhood Development Program classrooms as necessary for ratio, including classrooms at the Center of Excellence.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Educational Services Assistant Manager or Educational Services Manager.Pay and Benefits:
  • $25.50/hourly
  • Full-Time, Monday through Friday, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance available.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) with employer contribution at 6 months.
  • 40 days of PTO per year.
  • Reduced cost parking or metro pass.
  • Cellphone reimbursement.
  • Reduced childcare rates.
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Financial wellness benefit.
  • The chance to make a real difference in the community.Requirements:
    • CDA, Associates in child development or early childhood education, or bachelor's in any field.
    • Preferred: BA or BS in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Child Development or related field.
    • Fluent in Spanish both written and verbal.
    • Completes first aid and Red Cross certified CPR training every 2 years.
    • Completes 24 hours of in-service training per year
    • Completes required trainings and documentation for Parent Aware rating.
    • Skill in working with children, their families, and the public.
    • Skill in evaluating situations, with the ability to determine the needs of children.
    • Ability to articulate program goals and philosophy and apply it to working in the Early Childhood Development Program.
    • Ability to teach developmental, social, and emotional skills.
    • Ability to establish a warm and supportive relationship with the children and their parents or guardians.
    • Ability to keep accurate records.
    • Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care principles and models.
    • Knowledge of the developmental and emotional needs of young children.
    • Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in a child development center.
    • Knowledge of basic health and first aid techniques.Compensation details: 25.5-25.5 Hourly WagePIcbf07d5db393-26289-35326235

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