About Tierra Encantada

Tierra Encantada, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN is the leader in Spanish immersion early education®, and provides high-quality language immersion education and care to children 6 weeks through 6 years of age. Our award-winning concept has received numerous accolades, including Top 50 Franchise Companies Doing the Most to Champion Diversity by Entrepreneur Magazine, 10 Hottest Franchise Businesses in America by Inc Magazine, and The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies. We are currently in four states and expanding to several new states a year.

At Tierra Encantada, our values fuel everything we do. We are passionate about nurturing children's growth and creating intentional learning environments that inspire curiosity and development. We celebrate the richness of diversity, embracing the unique perspectives it brings to our community. Guided by optimism, we are driven by a shared vision for a brighter future for every child, family, and team member we serve. Join us and be part of a mission-driven team that is committed to making a lasting impact-one child, one family, and one community at a time.

Position Overview

We are hiring for a Field Trainer to provide targeted training and in-classroom support across both corporate centers and franchise locations, with a clear distinction in scope and delivery. This role will support both our corporate and franchise locations.

For corporate centers, this role is deeply embedded in classrooms, providing hands-on training, onboarding support for new teachers, and ongoing development to strengthen instructional practices and ensure consistency in program execution.

For franchise locations, this role supports pre-opening and opening phases, traveling onsite to train teams on Tierra Encantada standards, systems, and expectations to ensure successful and aligned center launches.

Across both environments, this role focuses on elevating the quality of care and education, reinforcing curriculum fidelity, and modeling best practices. The Field Training Specialist partners closely with Center Directors and leadership teams to support teacher development and drive consistency across all centers.

Pay and Schedule

This is a full time, exempt position with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday with an expectation to be on site at a center or at our corporate headquarters 4 days per week, and 1 day per week remote. This role is expected to travel roughly 50% of the time to locations within Minnesota and our other corporate locations located in Illinois, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, and other states as needed.

The starting salary range for this position is $65,000 – $75,000 annually and depends on qualifications, education, and experience.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Center Support (Primary Focus)

• Provide in-classroom, hands-on training and support to teachers and classroom teams
• Participate in onboarding support for new teachers during their first 30 days, including modeling and guided practice (up to 2 classroom observations in their first 30 days)
• Observe classrooms and deliver clear, actionable feedback to strengthen teaching practices
• Reinforce curriculum implementation, classroom management, and child engagement strategies
• Support consistency and quality across classrooms through ongoing, embedded training

Franchise Opening Support

• Travel to franchise locations during pre-opening and opening phases
• Deliver structured training on Tierra Encantada standards, systems, and classroom expectations
• Support franchise teams in preparing classrooms, implementing curriculum, and launching operations
• Ensure alignment to brand standards and readiness prior to and during opening

Staff Development Support

• Identify skill gaps within center staff and partner with Center Directors to support staff growth
• Assist in developing targeted support plans for teachers as needed
• Facilitate training sessions or refreshers based on center or network needs
• Promote consistency in teaching practices across all locations

Quality & Program Execution

• Ensure fidelity to curriculum, routines, and classroom expectations
• Support centers in maintaining high-quality learning environments
• Provide guidance on best practices related to child development and classroom operations

Collaboration

• Partner with Center Directors and leadership teams to align on staff development priorities
• Communicate observations, progress, and opportunities for improvement
• Support broader training and opening initiatives as needed

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong classroom-based training and adult learning facilitation
• Observation and feedback skills
• Relationship-building and communication
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Organization and follow-through

Work Environment & Expectations

• Significant time spent in classrooms providing hands-on training and support
• Regular travel for franchise pre-opening and opening support
• Onsite presence during center openings (up to 5 days as needed)
• Occasional evening trainings
• Ability to move between classrooms or centers as needed
• Physical ability to fully engage in classroom environments (sitting on the floor, interacting with children, etc.)

Position Requirements

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience in training development and delivery, ideally in an early childhood, education, or multi-site operational setting
• Strong facilitation and public speaking skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for early childhood education and staff development

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous PTO package
• 401(k) with employer match
• Performance bonus
• Discounted childcare and waitlist priority for enrollment
• Company paid professional development.
• Remote work 1 day per week
• Corporate office amenities (gym, wellness/nursing room, onsite company cafe with coffee, espresso bar, beverages, and snacks available to employees at no cost, onsite free parking)
• Casual work environment and employee-focused events

Additional Information About the Position

• Tierra Encantada is an equal opportunity employer. Agency applications will not be considered.  No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.  E-Verify is used to verify employment eligibility. Any job offer will be contingent on successful completion of a background and credit check.