Montessori Infant Assistant Teacher

LePort Montessori; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition discount for your child(ren)

Professional growth and development

Job summary

LePort Montessori Schools in Huntington Beach, CA, seeks a full-time Infant Assistant Teacher to join our caring classroom community. You will help create a nurturing, orderly environment and support young children as they explore, learn, and grow.

The role emphasizes calm transitions, language development, social-emotional learning, and executive function skills, with duties such as preparing engaging materials, guiding group times, and supporting outdoor play.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication with children and families.
• Knowledge of early childhood development principles.
• Previous teaching experience with infants or toddlers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model positive behaviors and kindness for children.
• Support group time and outdoor play.
• Facilitate smooth transitions throughout the day.
• Prepare engaging learning materials.
• Assist children with independence milestones.
• Support language development, social-emotional learning, and executive functioning skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Child development knowledge

Teaching experience

Education

High school diploma

12 Early Childhood Education Units

Job description

LePort Montessori Schools provides students and families with an authentic Montessori educational experience facilitated by passionate Montessori educators who guide students in meaningful work within a beautifully prepared environment. We cultivate an atmosphere of joyful learning and continuous growth for both our students and teachers, offering opportunities to grow professionally within a supportive community.

We are more than a school—we are a community. Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and implement the educational philosophy pioneered by Maria Montessori over 100 years ago. We believe in a holistic approach to Montessori education, combining academics, practical life, sensorial experiences, and mixed-age groups. Our culture is one of care, grace, courtesy and respect.

About the Position

Are you passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young children? We are seeking a full-time, year round Infant Assistant Teacher role to complete our classroom community. You will work as part of a supportive team to foster a nurturing, caring, stimulating, and peaceful environment. This includes:

• Modeling positive behaviors and kindness for children
• Supporting group time and outdoor play
• Facilitating smooth transitions throughout the day
• Preparing engaging learning materials
• Helping children with independence milestones
• Supporting language development, social and emotional learning, and executive functioning skills
• Making the learning environment a lovely and inviting place to be

What We Offer

We offer a supportive community that encourages professional growth, with a salary ranging from $18.00-$20.00 per hour. You’ll also enjoy:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition discount for your child(ren)
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A culture of care and positivity

About You

We are looking for someone who is naturally positive, a good communicator, and passionate about learning and child development. You must be:

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum high school diploma
• 12 Early Childhood Education Units
• Must successfully clear criminal background check
• Previous teaching experience
• Compliance with all state education and licensing standards and maintains validation of credentials for the position

Do you have other talents like crafting, cooking, gardening, or music? We would love to see them in action in our classrooms, share them with us!