Childcare Assistant - Full Time

Salem Montessori School; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package ($15-$$

Competitive Pay

Holiday Care Hours

Training and Career Development Opport

Medical/Dental/Insurance Plans

Gaining experience with children ages

Job summary

Salem Montessori School in Salem, VA is hiring a Full-time assistant to work with Infants and Toddlers. Join a collaborative team focused on the well-being and development of young children through Montessori methods.

Role is Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm with a 1-hour lunch; requires reliability, good communication, and willingness to be on your feet. CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willing to obtain.

Qualifications

• Ages 18 or older.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily care of infants and toddlers.
• Support Montessori classroom activities and routines.
• Maintain a structured, safe learning environment.
• Assist with cleaning and chores as needed.
• Engage with children and staff in all weather during outdoor activities.

Skills

Dependable

Communication

Observation skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Share your respect and awe for children by becoming a passionate and supportive member of our Salem Montessori School (SMS) community. Our number one priority is the well-being and development of every child. This includes the whole child- physically, socially/emotionally, and cognitively. Our SMS staff members work together as part of a collaborative, caring team and serve as positive role models.

SMS is currently hiring for a Full-time assistant to work with Infants/Toddlers!

What we offer/Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package ($15-$17 based on education, experience and credentials)
• Competitive Pay
• Holiday Care Hours
• Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Medical/Dental/Insurance Plans
• Gaining experience working with children ages 0-3yrs

Successful team members:

• Are dependable and consistent in their ability to be physically and mentally present for the children.
• Take responsibility for being proactive in problem-solving, caring for the environment, and building relationships.
• Have keen awareness and observation skills.
• Communicate articulately, respectfully, and constructively.
• Establish and enforce rules and boundaries of behavior for children in their classrooms. We have a very structured classroom environment.
• Be professional and mature in appearance and attitude.
• Help children use resources and explore during learning and play activities using the Montessori method.
• Monday-Friday
• 40 hours per week (8:30-5:30 w/ an hour lunch)
• Ability to be on your feet.
• Ability to lift and move.
• Ability to conduct chores apart from childcare (cleaning, etc.)
• Willingness to engage with young children and other staff members.
• Willingness to go outdoors in all weather.

Requirements:

• Ages 18 or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• CPR and First Aid Certified or willing to be certified.
• Experience with children (preferred)

PLEASE NOTE: Employees who are made an offer of employment will be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment background process that includes passing a Basic TB and fingerprint test and completing an online training program. Applicants who do not pass or participate in any of this pre-employment process will have their offer of employment rescinded.

Visit http://salemmontessori.org/ or https://amshq.org/ to learn more about Montessori.