Spanish-Speaking Infant/Toddler Teacher

Spanish-Speaking Infant/Toddler Teacher

Old Firehouse School – 5th Ave Campus
Bilingual Spanish-English Program _ Attachment-Based Reggio Emilia–Inspired_

Pay: $22–$27 per hour
Bonuses:

• $2,000–$16,000 retention bonus based on enrollment and tenure
• Additional bonuses up to $400 awarded 2–4 times annually for exceptional project presentations and contributions

Benefits:

• Fully paid Kaiser Platinum health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Approximately 6 weeks paid time off during school closures
• Paid professional development opportunities

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday

Join Our Bilingual Infant & Toddler Community

Old Firehouse School’s 5th Ave Campus is seeking a nurturing, Spanish-speaking Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our bilingual Spanish-English early childhood program.

Our program is rooted in attachment theory and inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. We believe responsive caregiving, strong relationships, and language-rich environments create the foundation for lifelong learning.

We are looking for educators who are emotionally attuned, collaborative, and passionate about supporting infants and toddlers during their earliest years of development.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive, relationship-centered care for infants and toddlers
• Support bilingual Spanish-English language development through daily interactions
• Create engaging sensory and play-based learning experiences
• Build secure attachments with children and strong partnerships with families
• Observe and document developmental milestones and learning
• Collaborate closely with co-teachers and administration
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and organized environment

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 12 ECE units
• Infant/Toddler ECE coursework required
• Fluency in Spanish and English
• Experience working with infants and toddlers
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred

• Knowledge of attachment theory and/or Reggio Emilia philosophy
• Experience in bilingual early childhood settings
• Passion for reflective teaching and professional growth

Ideal Candidate

You are:

• Warm, patient, and nurturing
• Passionate about bilingual education
• Skilled at building strong relationships with children and families
• A lifelong learner who values collaboration and growth
• Calm, responsive, and emotionally attuned

To Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Brief cover letter describing your experience with infant/toddler care and bilingual education

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person