Infant/Toddler Floater Assistant

Montessori Torah; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Montessori Torah Academy is seeking an assistant/floater to support the lead teacher in a welcoming classroom setting. You will help maintain a child-centered, self-paced learning environment and assist with activities, behavior management, and parental communication.

The role requires flexible, reliable staff who can cover various classrooms, participate in meetings, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 ECE units in early education or related field.
• Prior experience working in a classroom setting is required.
• Knowledge of Montessori core principles and materials or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Aid in preparing and maintaining a clean, organized classroom environment.
• Use behavior management techniques with Lead teacher to promote classroom normalization.
• Support each child’s development socially, mentally, physically and emotionally.
• Maintain positive relationships and communications with parents and peers.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Provide break/absence coverage for staff in infant/toddler and preschool classrooms.
• Be flexible, manage time well, and fill in where needed.
• Supervise children during activities, snacks, nap, outdoor play and transitions.
• Support Lead teacher during group activities and discussions.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Reliability

Classroom experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Montessori Torah Academy assistant/floater aids the lead teacher in establishing a welcoming classroom where each child feels cared for and respected. The learning environment is student-centered and self-paced, allowing children to explore their own interests while mastering skills and knowledge. Our Montessori program lays the groundwork for academic success by emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, independent focus and working in collaboration with others.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Aid in the preparation and maintain a learning environment that is clean, organized, and enticing for young learners.
• Use behavior management techniques along with Lead teacher to promote classroom normalization.
• Support each child’s full development socially, mentally, physically and emotionally.
• Maintain positive relationships and communications with parents and peers.
• Actively participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Provide break/absence coverage for staff members working in the infant/toddler and preschool classrooms (coverage will be for Lead Teachers and Assistants).
• Must be flexible, have good time management skills, and be able to fill in where needed.
• Supervises children in educational activities occurring in the classroom, as well as during snacks and meals, naptime, outdoor play, and transition between activities.
• Supports Lead teacher during group activities and discussions.

Skills:

• Love, patience, and respect for children.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and time management skills.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues/co-teacher.
• Reliable and Punctual
• Prior experience working in a classroom setting.
• High School Diploma
• Professional references

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 6 ECE units in early education or related field. (preferred)
• Prior experience working in a classroom setting. (required)
• Knowledge of Montessori core principles and materials or willingness to learn. (preferred)