Montessori Assistant Educator: Nurture, Learn & Grow

Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Employee childcare discount

Job summary

Sonnet Montessori in Minnesota is seeking an Assistant Educator to support the Lead Educator in a warm, safe classroom for young children. You will assist with routines, activities, and lessons while supervising students and helping with caregiving tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ability to pass a background check, and CPR & First Aid (or willingness to obtain). Experience with young children is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass a background check required.
• CPR & First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• Experience with young children preferred.
• Physical ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and supervise indoors/outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Educator with routines, activities, and lesson plans.
• Supervise children at all times and maintain required ratios.
• Support caregiving needs including feeding, diapering/toileting, and medication administration as needed.
• Encourage independence, self-confidence, and problem-solving.
• Interact with children during circle time, play, meals, and outdoor activities.
• Document children's needs and milestones via the parent app.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom and school environment.
• Collaborate with teammates and stay professional under stress.
• Report accidents or suspected abuse per state laws and policies.
• Communicate warmly with families at drop-off/pick-up.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under stress

Observation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Parent communication app

Job description

Sonnet Montessori in Minnesota is seeking an Assistant Educator to support the Lead Educator in a warm, safe classroom for young children. You will assist with routines, activities, and lessons while supervising students and helping with caregiving tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ability to pass a background check, and CPR & First Aid (or willingness to obtain). Experience with young children is preferred.