Infant Room Teacher - Montessori

A Little Journey Montessori School; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A Little Journey Montessori School is seeking an infant room teacher for a part-time position. We value consistency, reliability, teamwork, and a caring approach to our young learners. The role offers flexibility within a 8:00 am–4:00 pm schedule, with potential for growth toward full-time hours.

The ideal candidate has Montessori experience preferred but not required and will work in a licensed childcare environment. CPR/First Aid and background checks are required within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for infants is preferred.
• A passion for working with young children.
• Great at working as a team and with others.
• Friendly, patient, and loving towards children.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Montessori experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aid lead teachers with classroom management.
• Change diapers as needed.
• Bottle feeding and feeding new eaters as they grow and develop.
• Supervise young children inside and outside.
• Clean up after children and do light chores throughout the day.
• Assist children with their individual needs.
• Aid lead teachers with tasks throughout the day.
• Communicate with other teachers and parents.

Skills

Infant care

Team player

Communication

Patience

Organization

Montessori experience

Child care experience

Love for children

Job description

Montessori Infant Room Teacher

A Little Journey Montessori School is looking for an infant room teacher. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is consistent and reliable, loves working with others and young children, adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances and environments. Can take charge of classroom management and work alongside other teachers. This is an amazing opportunity for those interested in a career in Montessori and/or early childhood teaching and education. We are looking to hire a qualified teacher for this licensed childcare facility.

We are looking for a part-time, wonderful, loving, caring infant teacher with Montessori experience preferred but not required. We are open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday and are a year-round program. A work schedule would vary within these hours, with the possibility of 30 minutes on either end for opening or closing chores. There is also the opportunity for growth and full-time hours.

Our Mission

To provide high-quality care to young children while giving them a foundation for their educational and societal future.

Core Values

• Committed to the work.
• Accountable to your team.
• Transparent - in all things, communicate needs and difficulties.
• Positive attitude and outlook.
• Intentional - about your actions.
• Responsible for what you do.
• Aligned with what we do and who we are.
• Thrive - not survive, want more, grow.

Job Description

• Aid lead teachers with classroom management.
• Change diapers as needed.
• Bottle feeding and feeding new eaters as they grow and develop.
• Supervise young children inside and outside.
• Cleaning up after children and doing light chores throughout the day.
• Assisting children with their individual needs.
• Aiding lead teachers with tasks throughout the day.
• Communicating with other teachers and parents.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A passion for working with young children.
• Experience working with infants is preferred.
• Great at working as a team and with others.
• A friendly nature, patience, and love for children.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Experience caring for children.
• Montessori experience preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

• Hands-on infant, Child, and Adult CPR/First Aid certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Must pass a criminal background check for state licensing requirements.
• Verification of Immunizations (MMR and Tdap).
• Training courses for state licensing requirements within 30 and 90 days of hire.

SALARY

• Pay is DOE starting at $18.50/hour.
• If you meet certain qualifications, the hourly wage will be negotiated based on experience.