Afternoon Program Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

We are looking for a compassionate, respectful, and loving person to lead our toddler late afternoon program. This is a 11:30-5:30pm daily position with an option to add hours as a substitute.

The afternoon toddler lead is integral to creating the right environment and care for children who stay for an extended day. An ideal candidate would have classroom or afterschool program experience and the willingness to learn adopt Montessori practices as directed by the morning toddler lead teacher. This position comes with opportunities for growth and school sponsored Montessori training for candidates interested in a career in Montessori education.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting Montessori philosophy and children's social-emotional development
• Maintenance of classroom and outdoor environments
• Creating age-appropriate activities and supporting established routines for the children in the afternoon program
• Ensuring all licensing standards are met
• On-time arrival and mindfulness of absences to minimize their effect on the children

The ability to be reliable, consistent, and flexible; a love and understanding of children; a high school diploma (early childhood certification or equivalent preferred) and experience working with young children in a leadership role, and the ability to spend time on the floor/get down to children's level.

Previous experience in Montessori settings is preferred.

• Health/Dental (available to employees working over 25 hours/week), 5 days PTO/year, Paid Holidays (21 days/school year)