Certified Infant​/Toddler Guide

Certified Infant/Toddler Guide in Salt Lake City, UT, US

Certified Infant Guide
Job Details
Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Salt Lake City, UT
• Teachers
Description
A well-established private Montessori school in the Salt Lake City area seeks highly motivated individuals to join our community. MACTE Infant/Toddler Teacher certificate required. Teacher training programs may be available for qualified candidates. Multiple positions may be available.

Hours:

Full-Time

Pay:
Varies depending on education, experience and credentials

Duties Include:

• Prepare and maintain safe, organized, and developmentally appropriate learning environments
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons appropriate for the range of students served
• Maintain all documentation as required by the school and observe and evaluate each student’s performance and development in the school’s record keeping system
• Prepare progress reports and lead parent teacher conferences
• Supervising recess or gym time
• Driving school vehicles

Benefits:

• 10 month work period (academic year)
• Summer work is optional
• 401(k) with employee matched funds
• Health insurance policy with employee matched HSA
• PTO and paid holidays available after probation period
• On the job training & certification for First Aid, CPR and Food Handlers
• Tuition reimbursement available for selected Professional Development & Certification
• Regularly scheduled staff members may apply for discounted tuition for their dependent children

School:
Foothill Montessori of Salt Lake is a private school that has been operating since 1985. The school has a maximum enrollment of approximately 220 students in the academic session and about half the enrollment in the summer. It is located near Foothill and 1700 South and staff hours are between 7:45 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The mission of the school is to provide a high fidelity Montessori experience that nurtures the natural unfolding of the whole individual, instill a love of learning, encourage acts of peace, and empower all.

The school enrolls students from three months to sixth grade in our Infant, Toddler, Early Childhood and Elementary classrooms. Please see our website for additional information: .

Requirements
Pass a background check with Child Care Licensing (steps will be provided by the school during onboarding)
Must be able to lift a child of up to 55 pounds
Meet the physical requirements of the job (i.e. squatting, sitting, standing for prolonged periods, or kneeling on the floor when necessary for assisting students or maintaining the environment)

Education:

B.A./B.S. from an accredited institution
Montessori teaching credential from a MACTE recognized teacher training program
Fulfill annual professional development and performance review requirements
Maintain teaching skills and participate in professional development activities