Montessori Assistant Toddler Teacher

Summary

About our school:

MINE, ME & US Montessori School provides a nurturing, educational, authentic Montessori environment for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. We are a year-round school where children are encouraged and supported to do the important lifework of becoming a fully developed, whole person who is mindful of individual, environmental, and community responsibilities.

MINE, ME & US Montessori School is looking for teachers who:

• View young children as human beings deserving of the highest respect for their unique wisdom, thoughts, feelings, and intuition
• Are passionate about our natural world and about working with children to create habits of environmental stewardship
• Enjoy the world of food and feel compelled to share with young children the joys of a high-quality culinary experience
• Truly and fundamentally enjoy being around children
• Are interested in a career, not just a job
• Are available for full-time, in-person work

Duties

Job duties include:

• caring for young children through safe and effective care practices
• implementing Montessori educational principles for toddler education
• assisting with feeding, meals, and diapering
• consistent and effective communication with lead teacher and other assistants
• maintaining a clean learning environment by using safe hand-washing practices and assisting in cleaning eating, play, and sleep areas daily

Schedule:

• Full-time
• 8-hour shift with a one-hour paid, off-campus break
• Monday to Friday, including most federal holidays (exceptions include Labor Day, Memorial Day, and Fourth of July)
• Overtime available
• Occasional evening events, such as Parent Education events, job training sessions, etc.
• 3 full weeks of scheduled paid time off plus some paid holidays [Labor Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving (3 days), Fourth of July]
• One day of Faculty Professional Development each month

Requirements

While experience teaching and/or working in a school is not necessary, we deeply value your interest in investing in young children and their education. We do look for the following as we consider candidates to join our team:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some experience in early childhood education
• Ability to function in an active, flexible, and high volume environment
• Ability to tolerate the year-round outdoor environment through all weather conditions
• A clean criminal history record

Nice To Haves

We rely on employees who are:

• dependable - consistent attendance and focus
• adaptable/flexible - can manage frequent changes from day-to-day in response to changing needs of children
• detail-oriented - can manage small and large tasks with multiple moving parts
• independent/self-starter - can manage time and tasks without regular supervision
• high stress tolerant - thrives in high-pressure and high-activity environment

Employees are required, by law, to hold the following current certifications (may be obtained upon hiring):

• CPR/First Aid
• Virginia Preservice Training
• Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting, and Responding for Educators

Benefits

• Adjustable pay scale based on experience and performance
• Opportunity for advancement and earning of Montessori credential
• Paid time off after 90 days of employment and with consistent attendance
• Health insurance options
• Professional and career development support
• Freshly made lunch and snacks daily with options for take home meals
• Mentoring by experienced educators
• Tuition assistance following a year of employment

About Us

MINE, ME & US Montessori School provides a nurturing, educational, authentic Montessori environment for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. We are a year-round school where children are encouraged and supported to do the important lifework of becoming a fully developed, whole person who is mindful of individual, environmental, and community responsibilities.