Montessori Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher

We-Promise-Too-Inc; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Montessori Academy of Upland is seeking an Infant & Toddler Assistant Teacher for afternoon and closing coverage through 6:00 PM in a warm, nurturing Montessori environment.

You will assist the lead teacher with daily care, supervise infants and toddlers, support feeding, diapering, naps, and activities, maintain safety and clean classrooms, and help transition to the next day.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 ECE units; 3 of 12 must be in Infant/Toddler Curriculum.
• Previous experience with infants and/or toddlers preferred.
• Must meet California childcare licensing requirements for employment.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Must be available to work until the 6:00 PM closing time.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the lead teacher with the daily care and supervision of infants and toddlers.
• Maintaining proper supervision and teacher-to-child ratios at all times.
• Supporting feeding, diapering, toileting, napping, and other daily routines.
• Engaging with children through age-appropriate activities, conversation, play, and classroom experiences.
• Assisting in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
• Preparing and cleaning classroom materials and activity areas.
• Supporting the Montessori environment and encouraging independence appropriate to each child’s developmental level.
• Communicating professionally and respectfully with children, parents, and other staff members.
• Assisting with afternoon transitions and closing responsibilities.
• Helping ensure classrooms and shared areas are clean, organized, and prepared for the following school day.
• Following all school policies and California Community Care Licensing regulations.

Skills

Dependable

Patient

Nurturing

Collaborative

Education

12 ECE units

3 of 12 ECE units in Infant/Toddler Curriculum

Job description

Infant & Toddler Assistant Teacher – Closing Position

Montessori Academy of Upland is seeking a caring, dependable, and energetic Infant & Toddler Assistant Teacher to join our team. This is a closing position, and applicants must be available to work during the afternoon through our 6:00 PM closing time.

Pay: $18.00–$23.00 per hour
School Hours: 6:30 AM–6:00 PM
Position:Full-Time Closing Position

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with infants and toddlers and understands the importance of providing a nurturing, safe, consistent, and engaging environment for young children.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units

• At least 3 of the 12 ECE units must be in Infant/Toddler Curriculum

• Previous experience working with infants and/or toddlers preferred

• Must be dependable, patient, nurturing, and able to work collaboratively with other teachers

• Must be available to work until 6:00 PM

• CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain

• Must meet all California childcare licensing requirements for employment

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the lead teacher with the daily care and supervision of infants and toddlers

• Maintaining proper supervision and teacher-to-child ratios at all times

• Supporting feeding, diapering, toileting, napping, and other daily routines

• Engaging with children through age-appropriate activities, conversation, play, and classroom experiences

• Assisting in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment

• Preparing and cleaning classroom materials and activity areas

• Supporting the Montessori environment and encouraging independence appropriate to each child’s developmental level

• Communicating professionally and respectfully with children, parents, and other staff members

• Assisting with afternoon transitions and closing responsibilities

• Helping ensure classrooms and shared areas are clean, organized, and prepared for the following school day

• Following all school policies and California Community Care Licensing regulations

Schedule

This position is specifically intended to help provide afternoon and closing coverage. Applicants must be available to work until 6:00 PM.

We are open to both part-time and full-time candidates, depending on availability and the needs of the school. Applicants seeking part-time employment should be available for a consistent afternoon schedule through closing.

About Montessori Academy of Upland

Montessori Academy of Upland provides a nurturing Montessori environment where children are encouraged to develop independence, confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. We value teachers who are dependable, positive, professional, and committed to creating a supportive environment for both children and their families.