Montessori Assistant Teacher

Overview
Join our vibrant educational community as a Montessori Assistant Teacher, where your passion for early childhood development and dedication to nurturing young minds will make a meaningful impact. In this role, you will create a warm, engaging environment tailored to infants’ unique developmental needs, fostering curiosity, independence, and a love for learning from the very start. Your expertise in Montessori principles and early childhood education will guide your daily interactions, lesson planning, and classroom management to support each child's growth and welfare.

Duties

• Develop and implement age-appropriate Montessori curriculum tailored for infants, emphasizing sensory exploration, motor skills development, and early literacy.
• Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional security and encourages independent exploration.
• Observe and assess each child's developmental progress, documenting milestones and adjusting activities accordingly.
• Engage in hands-on activities that support toddler care, behavior management, and early intervention strategies to foster positive social interactions.
• Collaborate with parents and caregivers through regular communication about their child's progress, needs, and achievements.
• Maintain classroom organization, ensuring all materials are prepared, sanitized, and accessible to support seamless lesson execution.
• Uphold all health and safety standards in line with childcare regulations and best practices for child welfare.

Requirements

• Proven experience working with children in early childhood education settings, particularly with infants or toddlers.
• Knowledge of Montessori pedagogy and curriculum development specific to infant care.
• Strong understanding of childhood development stages, behavior management techniques, and special education needs.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with parents, colleagues, and children.
• Classroom management skills to create an organized environment conducive to learning and safety.
• Certification in early childhood education or Montessori training is highly preferred.
• Ability to plan engaging lessons that incorporate literacy education, math concepts suitable for infants, and physical activities like teaching physical education basics. Join us in shaping the earliest experiences of young learners by providing a nurturing space that promotes growth, discovery, and joy!
• Availabilty to close the classroom.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person