Montessori Guide - Toddlers

Montessori Teacher - Pre-Primary (Toddler) Program

A Little Journey Montessori School is looking for a Montessori-certified teacher to join our team! The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is consistent and reliable, loves working with others and young children, adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances and environments. Can take charge of classroom management and work alongside other teachers. This is an amazing opportunity for those interested in a career in Montessori and/or early childhood teaching and education.

We are looking for a certified teacher for our Pre-Primary (toddler) program ranging from ages 18 months to 3 years old. We are looking to hire a qualified teacher for this licensed childcare facility.

We are open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday and are a year-round program. A work schedule would vary within these hours, with the possibility of 30 minutes on either end for opening or closing chores. We have an infant, toddler, and preschool classroom within our school. This position is primarily looking for someone who likes working with all ages.

There is the opportunity to focus on one particular room after the initial trial period.

To provide high-quality care to young children while giving them a foundation for their educational and societal future.

• Committed to the work.
• Accountable to your team.
• Transparent in all things, communicate needs and difficulties.
• Positive attitude and outlook.
• Intentional about your actions.
• Responsible for what you do.
• Aligned with what we do and who we are.
• Thrive, not survive, want more, grow.

• Assist lead teachers with classroom management with potential growth into a lead position.
• Work as a team with all other teachers.
• Change diapers and assist potty training children with learning to use the potty.
• Supervise young children inside and outside.
• Cleaning up after children and doing light chores throughout the day.
• Assisting children with their needs.
• Communicating with other teachers and parents.

• A passion for working with young children.
• Great at working as a team and with others.
• A friendly nature, patience, and love for children.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Experience caring for children, especially ages 18 months to 3 years old.
• Montessori experience.

• Hands-on infant, Child, and Adult CPR/First Aid certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Must pass a criminal background check for state licensing requirements.
• Verification of Immunizations (MMR and tDap).
• Training courses for state licensing requirements within 30 and 90 days of hire.

Pay is DOE starting at $18.50/hour.