Spanish or French/Haitian Creole Bilingual Part-Time Daycare Teacher

About Us

Harvest Academy is an early childhood education program committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. As a proud Liberian-owned and community-centered organization, we celebrate cultural diversity, family values, academic readiness, and character development. Our childcare program focuses on fostering curiosity, creativity, social-emotional growth, and school readiness through engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.

Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and energetic Part-Time Bilingual Daycare Teacher to join our growing team.

We are especially seeking candidates who are fluent in Spanish or French/Haitian Creole and are comfortable communicating with young children and families in both English and their additional language. We have a growing number of families that are Spanish or Haitian Creole speaking.

This position is ideal for:

• Current college students pursuing Education, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or related fields
• Individuals with 3 years of childcare experience in a daycare, preschool, church nursery, summer camp, after-school program, or similar setting
• Individuals who are passionate about working with children and supporting culturally and linguistically diverse families

Duties

• Plan and lead age-appropriate educational and recreational activities in the candidate's additional language
• Communicate with children and families in English and the candidate's additional language
• Support children's language development and create an inclusive, culturally responsive classroom
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment
• Provide attentive supervision during playtime, nap time, meals, and transitions
• Communicate professionally with parents/guardians regarding their child's progress and daily experiences
• Support children with special needs or disabilities by adapting activities when needed
• Assist with classroom management and positive behavior strategies
• Follow all center policies, health and safety regulations, and licensing requirements
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development

Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish OR French/Haitian Creole strongly preferred
• At least 3 years of childcare experience OR current enrollment in a college/university program related to education, child development, healthcare, or human services
• Knowledge of child development and early childhood education practices
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• Strong communication, classroom management, patience, and compassion
• Ability to work effectively with children, families, and coworkers
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment

How We Verify Bilingual Proficiency

Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to communicate in both languages during the interview process. This may include:

• A brief conversation with a staff member in the additional language
• Responding to a childcare-related scenario in both languages
• Demonstrating how they would communicate with a child or parent in the additional language
• Providing references who can speak to their language proficiency, when applicable

Formal language certification is not required, but candidates should be able to comfortably communicate with children and families in both English and their additional language.

Employment Requirements

All candidates must successfully complete:

• Criminal background check
• Child abuse clearance/background screening (as required by New Jersey childcare regulations)
• Reference checks

Drug testing may be conducted when required by licensing regulations, organizational policy, or reasonable suspicion.

Benefits

• 401k available
• Supportive and family-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Hands-on experience in early childhood education
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families within the Trenton community

Schedule

• Part-Time (9am - 2pm)
• Monday-Friday (or at least 3 days a week)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume
• Brief cover letter or statement of interest
• Three professional references

Harvest Intercontinental Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our commitment to nurturing young minds and strengthening our community.

"Investing in children today, building leaders for tomorrow."

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)
• Haitian Creole (Preferred)
• French (Preferred)

Location:

• Trenton, NJ 08638 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Trenton, NJ 08638 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17