Assistant Montessori Teacher - Toddler Aftercare

Job Description

Job Description

Aftercare Assistant Teacher Responsibilities:

• Planning and supervising children activities (Crafts, gym/ outdoors, handling material in classroom)
• Handle parent pick up at end-of-day
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organized classroom environment
• Managing physical care of children
• Assists children with organizing materials and bringing tasks to completion
• Constant communication with children in a firm, yet loving and kind presence and upholding a calm patient environment
• Communicates with Lead Guide regarding all aspects of the children and classroom. (Management)
• Ensure the daily care of every child by following all school/ classroom procedures and standards as well as all licensing guidelines
• Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the school at all times.
• Keep up with required training hours & certifications according to licensing

Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to lift 35 pounds
• Sit comfortably on the floor with children and on low chairs
• Bend, squat, kneel, move and organize classroom furniture as needed
• Experience working with children 0-6 years, preferred, but not required
• Familiarity with the Montessori approach, preferred, but not required

Wonderland Montessori follows a 10-month academic year with 2 months of summer care and offers competitive compensation, tuition discounts for eligible dependents, ongoing professional development, a network of supportive peers and mentors, growth within the company, paid time off.

***Schedule: 2:00pm - 6:00pm