Bilingual Spanish Lead Preschool Teacher (Early Childhood Education)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate, energetic Bilingual Spanish Lead Preschool Teacher to join our team at WorldKids School of North Raleigh! In this role, you will lead a toddler or Pre-K classroom, create a nurturing, joyful, Spanish-rich learning environment where young children thrive. As a lead teacher, you will guide daily classroom activities, and implement engaging early childhood curriculum.

Duties

• Spanish Immersion: Conduct daily routines, play-based activities, and instruction in Spanish to foster natural language acquisition and cultural appreciation.
• Curriculum: Design and implement play-based lesson plans in Spanish using The Creative Curriculum®, aligning daily studies and interest areas with state early childhood standards. Document milestones using Tadpoles / Teaching Strategies GOLD®.
• Classroom Management & Leadership: Lead daily classroom routines and manage group dynamics using warm, positive reinforcement strategies.
• Safety & Operations: Maintain full compliance with NC DCDEE licensing standards, strict teacher-to-child ratios, and mandated reporting laws while accurately tracking daily attendance, developmental milestones, and health and safety documentation.
• Family Engagement: Foster warm, collaborative communication with families through regular updates, daily logs, and discussions regarding their child's progress.
• Classroom Environment: Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and social interaction.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Language: Conversational Spanish skills required (comfortable conducting daily classroom routines, reading children's books, singing songs, and guiding play entirely in Spanish); clear English for parent and team communication.
• Experience: Proven experience as a lead or assistant teacher in a licensed preschool or child care setting, with demonstrated classroom management skills.
• Credentials: High school diploma or equivalent (minimum age 18); must meet NC DCDEE Lead Teacher qualifications (or equivalent coursework). EDU 119 required or must be obtained within the first year.
• Certifications: Certification in first aid and CPR is required; ongoing training in health and safety protocols is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and professional development assistance
• Thorough onboarding on the proprietary WorldKids® model
• Brand-new, state-of-the-art preschool in North Raleigh
• A supportive team environment where staff collaborate and grow together

Join us in shaping the future by inspiring young minds through bilingual education! We are committed to providing a supportive environment where your passion for teaching can flourish while making a meaningful difference in children's lives.

\nCompany Description

WorldKids® School is a premium, language-focused early childhood center serving children from 12 months through Pre-K at our brand-new North Raleigh facility. We blend The Creative Curriculum® (via Teaching Strategies GOLD®) with daily Spanish and Mandarin language exposure to help kids grow into curious, confident learners.

We know that great early education comes down to relationships and consistency. Our goal is simple: build a school where kids feel safe, families feel like real partners, and teachers actually enjoy coming to work.

As a founding lead teacher, you’ll get to enjoy a brand-new classroom, fresh resources, and structured onboarding support from our hands-on leadership team as we open our doors. You'll have full backing from supportive owner-operators, state-of-the-art tech, real professional development, and a team that genuinely respects the work you do.

Company Description

WorldKids® School is a premium, language-focused early childhood center serving children from 12 months through Pre-K at our brand-new North Raleigh facility. We blend The Creative Curriculum® (via Teaching Strategies GOLD®) with daily Spanish and Mandarin language exposure to help kids grow into curious, confident learners.\n\nWe know that great early education comes down to relationships and consistency. Our goal is simple: build a school where kids feel safe, families feel like real partners, and teachers actually enjoy coming to work.\n\nAs a founding lead teacher, you’ll get to enjoy a brand-new classroom, fresh resources, and structured onboarding support from our hands-on leadership team as we open our doors. You'll have full backing from supportive owner-operators, state-of-the-art tech, real professional development, and a team that genuinely respects the work you do.