Infant Room Teacher

Montessori Infant Room Teacher

A Little Journey Montessori School is looking for an infant room teacher. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is consistent and reliable, loves working with others and young children, adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances and environments. Can take charge of classroom management and work alongside other teachers. This is an amazing opportunity for those interested in a career in Montessori and/or early childhood teaching and education. We are looking to hire a qualified teacher for this licensed childcare facility.

To provide high-quality care to young children while giving them a foundation for their educational and societal future.

Core Values:

• Committed to the work.
• Accountable to your team.
• Transparent - in all things, communicate needs and difficulties.
• Positive attitude and outlook.
• Intentional - about your actions.
• Responsible for what you do.
• Aligned with what we do and who we are.
• Thrive - not survive, want more, grow.

Job Description:

• Aid lead teachers with classroom management.
• Change diapers as needed.
• Bottle feeding and feeding new eaters as they grow and develop.
• Supervise young children inside and outside.
• Cleaning up after children and doing light chores throughout the day.
• Assisting children with their individual needs.
• Aiding lead teachers with tasks throughout the day.
• Communicating with other teachers and parents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A passion for working with young children.
• Experience working with infants is preferred.
• Great at working as a team and with others.
• A friendly nature, patience, and love for children.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Experience caring for children.
• Montessori experience preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Hands-on infant, Child, and Adult CPR/First Aid certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Must pass a criminal background check for state licensing requirements.
• Verification of Immunizations (MMR and Tdap).
• Training courses for state licensing requirements within 30 and 90 days of hire.

SALARY:

• Pay is DOE starting at $18/hour.
• If you meet certain qualifications, the hourly wage will be negotiated based on experience. 

A Little Journey Montessori School is an early childhood educational program based on the Montessori method. We are a state licensed childcare facility with an infant room, toddler room, and preschool room. Our school strives to provided high quality education to young children. Our environment is prepared each morning and is a safe place for children to learn, grow and play.