Teacher's Assistant with Toddlers

Job Description

Job Description

Teacher's Assistant for Infant Classroom

Are you a calm, friendly, responsible person who loves little ones? We are hiring! Our Teacher's Assistants work closely with trained Montessori Head Teachers to provide a caring, nurturing learning environment for toddlers age 18 months to 36 months. Assistants help children acquire skills of independence and discover their own abilities. Responsibilities include safely supervising children during inside and outside play, assisting children with activities of daily living (eating, toileting, dressing, falling asleep at nap), comforting children, reading stories, singing songs, helping to keep the classroom environment tidy, interacting with parents, and being part of a team of teachers. You must know and follow OCFS regs, so previous experience working with a toddler in a licensed child care center is required -- or previous experience working in a toddler Montessori program. If you are a patient, kind, and compassionate person who enjoys being with young children, are a good team player with adults, and are open to learning about Montessori, this is a great opportunity.

The shift is 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Qualifications: Previous experience working with toddlers (18 to 36 Months) in a licensed child care program.

Benefits include: Employer contribution to Health Insurance; 401K after 1 year of employment means free money if you contribute; opportunities for Montessori professional development; free on-site parking; beautiful campus, breakroom; employee-sponsored lunches and breakfast throughout the year, vision, dental, medical insurance.

MCC is licensed by NYOCFS and is a member school of AMS. MCC was one of the first Montessori child care centers in the United States. Many of the routines, procedures, and practices found in Montessori infant and toddler programs around the country were developed at MCC. We are a community of informed, engaged, and compassionate Montessori teachers, administrators, and leaders who continue Dr. Montessori's work of helping each child to develop to their full potential. Being part of this dynamic and influential organization is satisfying and rewarding. The passionate and dedicated staff at MCC enjoy the exceptional reward and satisfaction of knowing they are helping children learn, develop and thrive. Our staff members embrace the idea of providing a calm peaceful place for children and adults alike. Health insurance benefits! 401K plan with employer matching means free money! Free professional development! Free parking! Beautiful break room! Fun staff recognition celebrations with breakfasts and lunches throughout the year!

MCC is the recipient of MVP's Mental Health and Well-Being Innovation Award for our policies and procedures. Our commitment to mental health and well-being for our staff was evaluated against a scale for emerging best practices, and we are among a select group awarded who have implemented successful mental health and well-being programs and strategies that may become a model for others. Healthy workplaces are important for all of us, and we are glad to be recognized for the environment we have created here for our adults. We are happy to welcome new staff members to join our team, which offers a healthy work environment for staff.

MCC is a Verified Montessori School.

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MCC is licensed by NYOCFS and is a member school of AMS. MCC was one of the first Montessori child care centers in the United States. Many of the routines, procedures, and practices found in Montessori infant and toddler programs around the country were developed at MCC. We are a community of informed, engaged, and compassionate Montessori teachers, administrators, and leaders who continue Dr. Montessori's work of helping each child to develop to their full potential. Being part of this dynamic and influential organization is satisfying and rewarding. The passionate and dedicated staff at MCC enjoy the exceptional reward and satisfaction of knowing they are helping children learn, develop and thrive. Our staff members embrace the idea of providing a calm peaceful place for children and adults alike. Health insurance benefits! 401K plan with employer matching means free money! Free professional development! Free parking! Beautiful break room! Fun staff recognition celebrations with breakfasts and lunches throughout the year!\r\n\r\nMCC is the recipient of MVP's Mental Health and Well-Being Innovation Award for our policies and procedures. Our commitment to mental health and well-being for our staff was evaluated against a scale for emerging best practices, and we are among a select group awarded who have implemented successful mental health and well-being programs and strategies that may become a model for others. Healthy workplaces are important for all of us, and we are glad to be recognized for the environment we have created here for our adults. We are happy to welcome new staff members to join our team, which offers a healthy work environment for staff.\r\n\r\nMCC is a Verified Montessori School.