The applicant MUST have active Montessori Certification from a MACTE accredited teacher training centers (AMS, MCI and AMI diplomas are preferred).
Candidates that do not have Montessori Certification will not be considered at this time.
Toad Hill Montessori, Inc enrolls nearly 100 students between the ages of 3 months and 13 years across our 3 locations. We are an art and nature based Montessori program seeking a Full-Time Montessori Certified Assistant Director at our Toad Hill Children’s House location (4418 Milwaukee St.) We are committed to giving our children and families the personalized attention they deserve while promoting positive growth and development following the Montessori method. Potential candidates must have the ability to multitask, remain calm during stressful situations, have the ability to make daily executive decisions and build positive relationships with children, families and staff.
Our Full-Time Montessori-Certified Assistant Director works directly with the Lead Montessori Director in the classrooms and helps with all aspects of classroom management while leading and guiding up to 25 children. The Full Time Montessori Certified Assistant Director works to ensure proper supervision of enrolled children for playtime, meals, and rest; and is primarily responsible for tending to the daily needs, and personal belonging of the children. The successful applicant will have demonstrable interest in managing all aspects of a Montessori program as well as strong leadership skills, and shall display a friendly demeanor, have a love for children and strive to create a strong, supportive and encouraging environment for all.
Full-Time Assistant Director: ($19.00-$25.00 per hour. Approximately 30-40 hours per week Monday-Friday 7:30 am- 4 pm)
Responsibilities:
For your application to be reviewed, you must submit 3 professional references.
1 of the references should be from your current place of employment (this does not have to be from a supervisor).
You should include the following:
Must have, or be able to obtain before start, a Registry Certificate, current CPR certification, SIDS, SBS and completed coursework in child development.
Benefits: All Full Time Employees receive a tuition discount of 100% for the first child, and 50% for each additional child enrolled in either Toad Hill Toddler House, Toad Hill Children’s House, or Blooming Grove Montessori. All application and material fees are waived for dependents of staff. Full Time Employees are eligible for Health Insurance through SSM Health for which Toad Hill Montessori Inc, covers 50% of the premium costs. All Full Time Employees receive Dental and Vision insurance through Delta Insurance, and Life, Short Term, and Long Term disability insurance through the Hartford Group at no cost to the Employee. Tuition expenses for enrollment in 15 hours of Professional Development each year is available in addition to scholarships for staff enrolling in an approved full Montessori certification program.