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Tierra Encantada Volunteer Childcare Assistant in Minneapolis, Minnesota
5750 Wentworth Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA | Part Time
Tierra Encantada is the leader in Spanish immersion early education® and provides education and care to children 6 weeks through 6 years of age. Our award-winning concept has received numerous accolades, including Top 50 Franchise Companies Doing the Most to Champion Diversity by Entrepreneur Magazine, 10 Hottest Franchise Businesses in America by Inc Magazine, and The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies.
Volunteers at Tierra Encantada play a supportive role in our classrooms, helping to create a warm, engaging, and safe environment for young children. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children, want to practice their Spanish, or are considering a career in early childhood education. Volunteers assist teachers and staff in daily classroom activities and support our mission of nurturing bilingual development from infancy.
Primary Responsibilities
Support teachers with classroom activities, such as storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and playtime
Interact positively with children to encourage Spanish language development through modeling and conversation
Assist with setting up and cleaning activity areas and materials
Help supervise children during indoor and outdoor play
Support transitions between activities, mealtimes, and rest periods
Follow all health, safety, and confidentiality guidelines
Model kindness, respect, and cultural appreciation in all interactions
Position Requirements
Must be at least 16 years of age
Interest in early childhood education or working with children
Spanish proficiency preferred but not required-must be willing to support a Spanish immersion environment
Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
Must be able to complete and pass a background check
Must meet state/local childcare volunteer requirements
Commitment
Minimum of 2 hours per week preferred, with flexible scheduling
Commitment to reliability and open communication with center staff
What We Offer Volunteers
Experience in a unique Spanish immersion early education setting
Opportunities to develop skills in classroom support and child development
Letters showing community service hours (upon request and completion of hours)
Tierra Encantada is an equal opportunity employer. Agency applications will not be considered. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position. E-Verify is used to verify employment eligibility.