Bilingual Spanish Associate Teacher (Early Childhood Education)

Join WorldKids® School North Raleigh as a founding Bilingual Spanish Associate Teacher! Partner with experienced lead educators in a Spanish-immersive, play-based environment serving children ages 12 months through 5 years, and grow your early childhood career in a brand-new facility with hands-on leadership, predictable shifts, and clear credential advancement pathways.

About WorldKids® School North Raleigh

WorldKids® School is a premier dual-language early childhood center serving children from 12 months through 5 years at our new North Raleigh facility. We blend The Creative Curriculum® (via Teaching Strategies GOLD®) with daily Spanish and Mandarin immersion to foster curious, confident, and culturally agile learners.

Opening our brand-new North Raleigh facility means stepping into untouched classrooms, high-end Lakeshore learning materials, and modern administrative tools. You will have direct support from hands-on owner-operators and an experienced leadership team that genuinely respects your craft, protects your planning time, and invests in your growth.

The Role

As a Bilingual Spanish Associate Teacher, you will serve as the direct classroom partner to our Lead Teachers across our early learning programs (serving ages 12 months through 5 years). You will help maintain seamless daily rhythms, facilitate small-group and center-based activities in Spanish, support daily routines, and ensure our learning spaces remain safe, clean, and joyful.

Key Responsibilities

• Language Reinforcement: Engage with children naturally in conversational Spanish throughout the day during indoor exploration, circle time, meals, outdoor play, and daily transitions.
• Classroom Partnership: Assist the Lead Teacher with setting up materials, guiding small-group learning stations, and carrying out play-based studies using The Creative Curriculum®.
• Daily Care & Routines: Provide attentive care during meal times, nap transitions, handwashing, and diapering/restroom routines using positive guidance and high sanitation standards.
• Active Supervision & Safety: Maintain constant active supervision to uphold strict North Carolina DCDEE child-to-teacher ratios and classroom safety protocols at all times.
• Classroom Environment: Keep classroom learning centers, toys, and shared equipment organized, clean, and inviting for daily hands-on exploration.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Language: Strong conversational Spanish skills (comfortable communicating with children, singing songs, and assisting routines in Spanish); practical English skills for team collaboration and safety reporting.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required (minimum age 18); Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers in a licensed child care center, church nursery, or early education program preferred.
• Background Clearance: Must clear a comprehensive NC DCDEE criminal background check and fingerprint screening prior to start date.
• Certifications: Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications (or willingness to complete during onboarding).

What We Offer

• Competitive Hourly Pay: $15.00 to $17.00 per hour, based on verified early childhood experience and education.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays: Predictable PTO accrual following a 90-day introductory period, plus paid company holidays throughout the year.
• Career Advancement Pathways: Dedicated mentorship and full company sponsorship for educators pursuing their NC Lead Teacher credentials (including EDU 119 and T.E.A.C.H. scholarships).
• Predictable Shifts: Consistent shift scheduling within standard operating hours (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
• Modern Campus: A new facility equipped with premium teaching materials, modern tools, and an encouraging team culture.