Assistant Teacher: Montessori/Nature-Based Classroom

Little Explorers Early Childhood Education & Care; Danvers (MA); Hybride; USD 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Professional Development

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Work Life Balance

Retirement Plan

Generous PTO

Résumé du poste

Little Explorers Early Childhood Education & Care is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support daily routines and curriculum alongside the Lead Teacher. The role emphasizes responsive caregiving, relationship-based interactions and developmentally appropriate sensory experiences.

You will help create a calm, engaging environment rooted in Montessori and nature-based practices, supervise children for safety, and assist with caregiving tasks while fostering independence and social-emotional growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• EEC Teacher Certification required or ability to maintain.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool children preferred.
• Warm, nurturing, and patient demeanor with children and families.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Montessori and / or nature based early childhood experience preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. multiple times a day.
• Must be able to stand, lift, sit, run and move around most of the day.

Responsabilités

• Support the Lead Teacher and Teacher in implementing daily classroom activities and routines.
• Help create a calm, engaging and nurturing learning environment inspired by Montessori and nature-based practices.
• Supervise children to ensure safety and well-being at all times.
• Assist with diapering, toileting, feeding and other caregiving responsibilities as needed.
• Encourage children’s independence, social emotional growth and positive behaviors.
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain cleanliness and organization of learning spaces.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with families and team members.
• Participate in classroom transitions, outdoor play, and enrichment activities.
• Follow all EEC regulations, health and safety policies, and center procedures.
• Assist with opening and closing classroom responsibilities as assigned.

Connaissances

Warm demeanor

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

CPR/First Aid

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

EEC Teacher Certification

Description du poste

Little Explorers Early Childhood Education & Care is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support daily routines and curriculum alongside the Lead Teacher. The role emphasizes responsive caregiving, relationship-based interactions and developmentally appropriate sensory experiences.

You will help create a calm, engaging environment rooted in Montessori and nature-based practices, supervise children for safety, and assist with caregiving tasks while fostering independence and social-emotional growth.