Assistant Toddler Teacher

Summary

Little Star School is seeking an Assistant Toddler Teacher

As a toddler teacher, you will value the relationships that you have with both families and co-teachers, and prioritize clear, respectful, direct and frequent communication with all. Typical days start with classroom work, circle time, snack and then outside time. Afternoons flow into lunch, nap and activities or more outside time. You build relationships with families, tracking student development and initiate conferences twice yearly. As part of the Toddler teaching team, you attend level meetings, staff meetings, and annual in-service days, as well as participating in school-wide events and celebrations.

This position is Monday - Thursday, 32+ hours/week. The assistant teacher works with a lead teacher with no more than 11 students.

Duties

• Assist with implementing developmentally appropriate, Montessori-inspired curriculum including classroom materials that are rotated frequently
• Assist with regular activities including: a daily circle time, music and art, practical life activities, sensorial work and cooking projects and outdoor play.  
• Assist with  the daily flow of the classroom, including following a daily routine; checking in with parents at beginning/end of day; daily setup and clean up
• Assist with creating a respectful environment for children and adults by using the Positive Discipline approach to conflict resolution.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment; practices hand washing and safe food handling procedures, and assure the well-being and safety of all of the children in that environment including providing a daily rest time, supporting toileting needs, and preparing a daily afternoon snack.
• Assist with off-campus walking field trips to nearby natural areas while exercising the highest level of oversight and risk management.
• Ensure a respectful and open line of communication with families.
• Comply with all continuing education requirements including annual training hours required through Washington State for licensed childcare providers.  

Requirements

• Experience working with toddler-aged children, preferably in a licensed, child-centered environment. If you don’t have experience but a desire to learn, we are happy to train the right candidate.
• Can lift 30+ lbs
• Basic computer literacy (ability to check and send emails, word processing)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with children, parents and other staff members.
• Nurturing, calm, kind and respectful, with an open attitude towards all children and families. 
• Is creative, flexible, loving and patient.

Upon Hire:

• Fulfill all Washington State's Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) requirements (TB test, MMR vaccination & pass a portable background check.)
• Completion of Food Handler’s certificate, Pediatric First Aid/CPR, HIV/AIDS and Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate, and Safe Sleep certificate.
• Completion of initial 30 hour STARS training (completed within 6 months of hire).
• Completion of Positive Discipline training (completed upon hire).

Benefits

• Wages: $19-$22 an hour DOE starting wage, with annual wage increases.
• Healthcare: $750 annual health stipend
• Time off: Accrued PTO and one week of paid vacation after 6 months of hire
• Retirement: 4% retirement matching program
• Enrollment Discount: 50% discount on your child’s enrollment
• Career development: Regular training and professional development opportunities

About Us

At Little Star, we spark children's curiosity, compassion, and sense of community through joyful learning and discovery. We are a Montessori-inspired school that provides outstanding early childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners.