Montessori Infant Assistant Teacher

Spring Education Group; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition discount for your child(ren)

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive community culture

Job summary

A multi-brand education network in Meridian, Idaho, is seeking a full-time Infant Assistant Teacher. In this nurturing environment, you will facilitate daily transitions and support young children in a Montessori educational setting. Ideal candidates will be passionate about early childhood education, possess a high school diploma, and have prior teaching experience. We offer competitive pay from $16 to $17 per hour, along with benefits like health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Must clear a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate smooth transitions throughout the day.
• Assist with feeding and diapering.
• Prepare engaging gross motor lessons.
• Ensure a safe learning environment.

Skills

Passion for early childhood education

Good communication skills

Creativity (crafting, cooking, etc.)

Education

Minimum high school diploma

Job description

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

Montessori Academy in Meridian, Idaho 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

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm

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 Infant Assistant Teacher to become an integral part of our classroom. You will be part of a supportive and caring team, working together to ensure a stimulating, nurturing, and peaceful prepared environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating smooth transitions throughout the day
• Assisting and supporting feeding and diapering
• Preparing engaging gross motor lessons
• Supporting and ensuring the learning environment is an inviting and safe place for young learners to thrive

What We Offer

We offer a supportive community that encourages professional growth, with a salary of $16-$17 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 excited to work with young children, positive, good at communicating with both fellow teachers and parents, and ready to share their own love of learning and development. You must be:

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum high school diploma
• 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!

Ready to join our community and help shape the future of our students? Apply now to become part of our Montessori Academy family!

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.