Montessori Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Lead, Inspire, and Help Young Learners Thrive

Montessori Teacher | Shasta Family YMCA Child Care

The Shasta Family YMCA is looking for a caring, energetic, and dependable Montessori Teacher to create meaningful learning experiences for young children across our child care sites. This is a wonderful opportunity for an early childhood educator who believes every child deserves a safe, nurturing place to learn, grow, and belong.

As a YMCA Teacher, you will lead Montessori-inspired activities, guide children through their daily routines, and build positive partnerships with families and coworkers. You will play an important role in helping children develop confidence, curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

What You’ll Do:

Create and maintain a safe, welcoming, and engaging Montessori classroom environment.

Plan, coordinate, and lead age-appropriate Montessori activities and daily learning experiences.

Provide active supervision, positive guidance, and encouragement for every child.

Support children during transitions, meals, outdoor play, and field trips.

Maintain accurate attendance, child counts, meal counts, lesson plans, journals, and other required records.

Prepare for field trips, including checklists, emergency binders, and participant records.

Communicate respectfully and professionally with families, coworkers, Site Directors, and the Child Care Manager.

Help maintain classroom materials, equipment, inventory, and clean work areas.

Participate in YMCA staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development.

Uphold all YMCA Child Care policies, procedures, and safety practices.

 

What You’ll Bring:

Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units.

Experience working with children in an organized early learning, school-age, or child care setting.

A positive, patient, organized, and team-focused approach.

Strong communication skills and a commitment to building positive relationships with children and families.

A deep commitment to child safety, inclusion, and high-quality early learning.

 

Employment Requirements:

Selected candidates must be able to complete or demonstrate the following:

DOJ/FBI Live Scan criminal record clearance.

Health screening and TB test within 7 days of hire.

EMSA-approved CPR and First Aid certification within 15 days of hire.

Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting Training within 60 days of hire.

Commitment to following all YMCA Child Care policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Demonstrated YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, along with a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging for every child and family.

 

Schedule and Location:

Location: 1155 N Court Street, Redding, Ca 96001

Position Type: Part-time, non-exempt

Schedule: Monday through Friday, with shifts available from 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and/or 12:30–5:00 p.m.

Reports to: Family Services Manager

Why the YMCA?

At the Y, we are for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our teachers do more than supervise children—they help young people feel seen, supported, capable, and excited to learn.

Join a team that values caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and the power of every child’s potential.

\nCompany Description

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you

Company Description

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you