Preschool Teacher (Spanish/Mandarin)

Overview

Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a Preschool Lead Teacher, where your passion for nurturing young minds—combined with your bilingual skills—will inspire a love of learning and cultural appreciation. In this dynamic role, you will lead engaging classroom activities, develop enriching curricula, and foster a safe, inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and language development.

We are especially seeking Spanish-speaking and Mandarin/Chinese-speaking educators who can help create a multilingual learning environment and support children from diverse backgrounds. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young learners’ lives every day!

Duties

• Design and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans that incorporate literacy, language development (Spanish or Chinese), physical education, and STEAM curriculum.
• Integrate bilingual instruction and cultural elements into daily activities to support language acquisition and global awareness.
• Manage classroom routines and behavior using effective strategies to ensure a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for toddlers and preschoolers.
• Collaborate with families—especially bilingual households—to communicate children’s progress and support individual developmental needs.
• Conduct assessments and observations to tailor instruction and support each child’s growth.
• Lead classroom management efforts that promote social-emotional development, inclusivity, and positive behavior.
• Supervise assistant teachers and volunteers, providing guidance in curriculum, instruction, and classroom management.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and childcare policies.

Skills & Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin Chinese (required or strongly preferred).
• Experience working with young children, including toddlers and preschoolers.
• Strong background in early childhood curriculum development and bilingual education.
• Knowledge of language development strategies, special education principles, and early intervention.
• Effective classroom management skills that foster an inclusive, multicultural learning environment.
• Experience with assessments and early learning evaluation tools.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with diverse families and team members.
• Experience in daycare, private school, or Montessori settings is highly desirable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person