Montessori Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Victory Church; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Victory Montessori & Childcare Center in Westminster, CO seeks an Assistant Early Childhood Teacher who supports the Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom. You will supervise children, assist with daily routines and activities, help maintain a warm, organized environment, and model positive interactions while collaborating with families and staff.

The ideal candidate communicates professionally, remains dependable and flexible, and complies with

Qualifications

• Must meet applicable age and qualification requirements established by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) for the position and classroom assigned.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience working with young children in a childcare, preschool, Montessori, or similar setting preferred.
• Must successfully complete all required background checks and fingerprinting.
• Must obtain and maintain required training and certifications, including CPR, First Aid, Standard Precautions, and other training required by Colorado childcare licensing.
• Montessori experience or training is preferred but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with children, families, and coworkers.
• Must be dependable, patient, flexible, and able to work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with implementing classroom activities and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Provide attentive supervision and maintain the safety and well-being of children.
• Support children with daily routines, including meals and snacks, toileting/diapering as applicable, rest periods, transitions, and classroom activities.
• Help prepare and maintain an organized, clean, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment.
• Model positive, respectful behavior and support age-appropriate social-emotional development.
• Use positive and appropriate guidance techniques when supporting children's behavior.
• Engage with children through play, conversation, reading, activities, and other learning experiences.
• Assist with classroom setup, cleanup, sanitizing, and organization.
• Maintain required child supervision, attendance, and classroom records as assigned.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with families while directing significant classroom, developmental, or behavioral concerns to the Lead Teacher or Director as appropriate.
• Follow all Victory Montessori policies and procedures and applicable Colorado childcare licensing requirements.
• Participate in required staff meetings, professional development, and training.
• Work cooperatively with the Lead Teacher, Director, and other Victory Montessori staff.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and employees.
• Perform other duties reasonably related to the position as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Dependable

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Victory Montessori & Childcare Center in Westminster, CO seeks an Assistant Early Childhood Teacher who supports the Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom. You will supervise children, assist with daily routines and activities, help maintain a warm, organized environment, and model positive interactions while collaborating with families and staff.

The ideal candidate communicates professionally, remains dependable and flexible, and complies with