Childcare Assistant Teacher

Little Oaks Montessori Academy; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings including Enhanced Care

Generous Benefits Package including D

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun and Positive Place to Work

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

Little Oaks Montessori Academy in Virginia is seeking an Assistant Infant Teacher to support our early childhood Montessori program. The position provides the opportunity to work closely with Lead Teacher and contribute to a nurturing environment for infants.

Your day includes assisting with daily records, observing child development, and implementing Montessori techniques. Requires a high school diploma or GED; childcare experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous childcare experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate positively and confidentially with administration, staff, children, and parents; provide feedback and encouragement.
• Receive and implement training in child development, Montessori philosophy, Love and Logic, and comply with state regulations for care and supervision of children.
• Assist Lead Teacher with daily record keeping, including progress reports and observations.
• Build positive relationships with parents and children, respecting cultural differences.
• Assist in setting behavior standards and applying positive behavior management techniques appropriate for the age group.
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, healthy, and stimulating classroom environment indoors and outdoors.
• Follow security procedures at all times and report any concerns to the Director.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and required trainings.
• Maintain physical ability to work around young children (sitting, standing, walking, running, stairs).
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs; ensure clear and effective communication; understand all policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Childcare experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Little Oaks Montessori Academy is a Montessori School seeking Assistant Infant Teacher to support our early childhood education Montessori Program!

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma or GED. Previous childcare experience a plus!

Required Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Compensation: $16.50 an hour, based on education and experience

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 Director (30-60 minutes)

1. Q&A
2. Classroom observation

1. Offer

Main Job Responsibilities

• Ability to communicate positively and in a confidential manner by providing positive feedback and encouragement to administration, staff, children, and parents. Be open to receiving constructive criticism.
• Willingness to receive and implement training in child development, Montessori philosophy, Love and Logic, and adhere to all state regulations pertaining to care and supervision of children.
• Assist Lead Teacher in daily record keeping, including daily progress reports and observations.
• Help to build positive relationships with parents and their children by respecting cultural differences.
• Assist in setting behavior standards and use positive behavior management techniques that are age appropriate by modeling behavior for children.
• Aide in maintaining the classroom environment indoors and outdoors and ensure the environment is safe, nurturing, healthy and stimulating for young children.
• Follow security procedures at all times.
• Immediately report any suspicion of abuse or neglect, illness, accident or distress concerning the children, families, colleagues or self to the Director.
• Participates in on-going professional development activities and state required trainings.
• 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.
• Clear and strong communication skills are required.
• Understanding all policies and procedures.

Little Oaks Montessori Academy 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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