Childcare Assistant Infant Teacher

Description

Little Oaks Montessori Academy is a Montessori School seeking an Assistant Infant Teacher to support our early childhood education Montessori Program.

To be qualified for this position, we require a high school diploma or GED. Previous childcare experience is a plus.

Shift: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm
Compensation: $18–$20 an hour, based on education and experience

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag – we love to show appreciation for our teachers!

• Communicate positively and confidentially, providing feedback to administration, staff, children, and parents; be open to constructive criticism.
• Receive and implement training in child development, Montessori philosophy, Love and Logic, and adhere to state regulations for care and supervision.
• Assist Lead Teacher in daily record‑keeping, including progress reports and observations.
• Build positive relationships with parents and children, respecting cultural differences.
• Assist in setting behavior standards and use positive behavior‑management techniques that are age‑appropriate, modeling appropriate behavior for children.
• Maintain the classroom environment indoors and outdoors; ensure it is safe, nurturing, healthy, and stimulating for young children.
• Follow security procedures at all times.
• Immediately report any suspicion of abuse or neglect, illness, accident, or distress concerning children, families, colleagues, or self to the Director.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities and state‑required trainings.
• Have physical ability to work around small children, including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs and fulfill all physical requirements.

If you have a positive attitude, love working with children, and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Little Oaks Montessori Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any protected groups under federal, state, or local law.