School Operations Assistant

The Pineapple School - North Central
School Operations Assistant
Monday – Friday 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM

12222 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230

$13.65-$16.05/hr

Join Our Team!

The Pineapple School is looking for a caring, energetic, and dependable Spanish Tots Teacher to join our early childhood education team. This role focuses on creating a fun, engaging, and nurturing Spanish immersion environment where children can learn through music, movement, play, and hands-on activities.

Our teachers help foster a safe and positive classroom while encouraging children’s social, emotional, and language development through meaningful daily interactions in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Conducting supervision of children's activities both indoors and outdoors
• Engaging children in a playful and safe learning environment both indoors and outdoors.
• Assisting teachers in maintaining an orderly learning environment
• Assisting with small group activities under the direction of the teachers
• Participating in family style dining with the children
• Assisting in classrooms with helping children fall asleep during nap time
• Assisting children with personal hygiene, including diaper changing and potty training or cleaning a child and helping him/her to change clothes in the event of an accident.
• Covering for a teacher when other coverage is not available.
• Helping in other areas of the center such as kitchen, laundry room, playgrounds and front office
• Caring for children that are not feeling well or that are excluded from classroom activity
• Ensuring the center is clean, organized, and well-maintained to support daily operations and a safe, professional environment.
• Ad hoc cleaning, i.e. mopping up a spill or organizing a closet
• Always following Minimum Standards for Child Care Licensing
• Assisting with ongoing projects and special events, as needed
• Proactively seeking out where help may be needed, while at the same time following instructions provided by administrative staff
• Attending staff meetings, training events and workshops, including a monthly staff meeting in the evening.

Benefits & Perks

• Scholarship for children enrolled at Pineapple School
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Annual Wellness Day
• 401(k) retirement plan eligibility after 1 year (1,000 hours worked) with employer matching up to 3%
• Professional development and ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Passion for working with young children in an early childhood education setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive, nurturing, and energetic classroom environment.
• Ability to actively engage with children indoors and outdoors daily.

We are looking for a reliable, responsible, and dedicated individual who enjoys working with young children and is eager to contribute meaningfully to our school community. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to take initiative in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. While prior experience working with children is preferred, a genuine interest in early childhood education and a professional, positive attitude are essential.