Assistant Infant Teacher

Chesapeake Montessori; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings - Professional Develop.

Generous Benefits Package - Dental,

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun and Positive Place to Work

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

Chesapeake Montessori in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an Assistant Teacher for our Infant classroom. You will support the lead teacher and help nurture early development in a warm, family-oriented environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, ability to pass background checks, and prior early childhood experience; Montessori experience is preferred. The role runs Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with hourly pay of $16–$17 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass all background checks.
• Previous early childhood education experience required.
• Montessori experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with all aspects of the classroom in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the center.
• Implement activities that encourage each child’s growth in the areas of emotion, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.
• Take direction, accept constructive criticism, and feedback, and make improvements and changes as necessary for the betterment of the quality of the program.
• Create and maintain an environment that is clean and safe for all children.
• Establishing a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.

Skills

Early childhood education experience

Montessori experience preferred

Background checks required

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Chesapeake Montessori is a licensed schoolseeking Assistant Teachers for our Infant classroom!

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GEDand the ability to pass all background checks. Previous early childhood education experience is required and Montessori experience is preferred.

Required Shift:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Compensation:

$16-$17 per hour; based on experience and education

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!

Our Hiring Process:

1. Resume screen
2. Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
3. On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)
   1. Q&A
   2. Classroom observation
4. Offer

MainJob Responsibilities:

• Assist the lead teacher with all aspects of the classroom in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the center.
• Implement activities that encourage each child’s growth in the areas of emotion, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.
• Take direction, accept constructive criticism, and feedback, and make improvements and changes as necessary for the betterment of the quality of the program.
• Create and maintain an environment that is clean and safe for all children.
• Establishing a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.

Chesapeake Montessori is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.