Montessori Toddler Assistant for 2025/26 School Year

St. John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School

Description

Who We Are:
St. John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School serves children from 16 months-8th Grade. Our Catholic identity complements the Montessori method, which helps students understand their dignity as children of God, how to make good choices, and the importance of a faithful community. St. John the Baptist strives to nurture a culture of authentic joy, hope, and knowledge.

Who We Are Looking For:

St. John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School is looking for a dedicated, passionate individual to support toddlers in their daily social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through the Montessori method. This includes leading by example and engaging with children in a kind, firm, and joyful manner. This is a full-time position, primarily Monday-Friday; assistants are expected to be on campus from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on scheduled school days. Occasional evening and weekend time is necessary.

We value and invest in our staff! Every assistant at St. John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School receives the following benefits:

1. Montessori Guide training opportunities after a year of employment if desired
2. We want your children here with you! Receive a tuition discount for your child.

SALARY: $17.50-$18.50/hour

Qualifications

The ideal applicant will have the following qualifications:

1. Deep devotion to Christ and to the Catholic Church
2. Love children and desire to help them grow in their character, virtue, and faith development
3. High school diploma or Bachelor’s Degree
4. Have or build an understanding of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd or be open to learning about it
5. Be able to discipline children with kindness, firmness, and consistency
6. Be able to maintain a positive working relationship with classroom Guide and other staff, respecting and supporting colleagues and using proper procedure for grievances
7. Be able to maintain strong relationships with parents characterized by good will, and with the understanding that parents are the primary educators of the children
8. Be able to pass a background check
9. Complete VIRTUS training

Application Instructions

Applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Megan Adam, Director of Parish Operations, at madam@stjohns-excelsior.org.