Assistant Toddler Teacher

Full-Time Assistant Toddler Teacher | Monday–Friday 9-6

Job Overview

Toddler Assistant Guide

Illuminate Montessori at West Alex
Location: West Alexandria, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Based on experience

About the Role

Illuminate Montessori at West Alex is seeking a caring, dependable Toddler Assistant Guide to support our Toddler classroom. The Assistant Guide works closely with the Lead Guide to maintain a safe, welcoming, and prepared environment where young children can build independence, explore, and learn at their own pace.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Guide with classroom routines and daily activities.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and inviting Montessori environment.
• Encourage children’s independence, curiosity, and social-emotional development.
• Support children with meals, toileting and diapering, transitions, outdoor time, and rest.
• Supervise children closely and follow all health, safety, and licensing requirements.
• Observe children and share relevant updates with the Lead Guide and school leadership.
• Build warm, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with toddlers or young children is preferred.
• A patient, nurturing, and dependable approach to caring for children.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to meet Virginia childcare employment and background-check requirements.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k)

If you enjoy helping young children grow in a caring, thoughtfully prepared environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply to join the Illuminate Montessori at West Alex team!

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person