Bilingual Childcare Center Float (English/Spanish)

Job overview

The Bilingual Childcare Center Float role is onsite in Chicago, IL, at Tierra Encantada’s Old Irving Park center. Starting pay is $17.31–$19.04 per hour. Tierra Encantada provides Spanish-immersion early education and care for children from six weeks through six years of age. The float supports smooth center operations by assisting across classrooms and other center functions, adapting to different age groups and classroom needs, and helping maintain a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.

What you'll do

• Cover breaks, absences, and position openings
• assist with classroom routines, curriculum, and activities
• clean classrooms and common areas
• assist in the kitchen and with laundry
• adapt to different classrooms and age groups
• communicate with teachers, staff, leadership, and families
• uphold center cleanliness and safety
• attend required meetings and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

childcare float

bilingual english/spanish

spanish immersion

early education

classroom support

child development

chicago il

old irving park

tierra encantada

monday–friday

$17.31–$19.04/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• PTO
• 401(k) with employer match
• performance bonus
• discounted childcare and enrollment waitlist priority
• company-paid professional development.

Why this role

Fluency in Spanish is required. Pediatric first aid and CPR training must be completed within 90 days of hire.

About the employer

Tierra Encantada is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.