Assistant Infant Teacher

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

Chesapeake Montessori is hiring an Assistant Teacher for the Infant classroom in Chesapeake, VA. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to pass background checks. Montessori experience is preferred, with Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm shifts and pay of $16–$17 per hour based on experience and education.

The school emphasizes a family-oriented environment with competitive benefits and professional development opportunities as part of its open-door policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous early childhood education experience required.
• Montessori experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with all classroom activities and goals.
• Implement activities that support emotional, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.
• Take direction, welcome feedback, and improve the program as needed.
• Create and maintain a safe, clean learning environment for children.
• Establish professional rapport with families to ensure quality care.
• Meet physical demands, including lifting up to 40 lbs.

Skills

Early childhood experience

Montessori experience (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Infant classroom! To be

Description Chesapeake Montessori is a licensed school seeking Assistant Teachers for our Infant classroom! To beQUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED and 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:

• Resume screen
• Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
• On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)
• Q&A
• Classroom observation
• 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.

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