Montessori Substitute Teacher — Inspire Young Minds

Family Star Montessori; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Free uniforms

Training & development

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

Family Star Montessori in Denver is seeking a Substitute Teacher to support our early childhood classrooms at our two Denver locations. If you want to make a difference in the lives of Denver’s most vulnerable population, Family Star is the place for you!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a strong focus on professional development, with detailed guidelines for health and safety, CACFP compliance, and ongoing collaboration with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or a GED.
• Must have experience working with children ages 0-6 in a Montessori setting.
• Must meet state licensing group leader qualifications at time of hire.
• Must have a current CDA.
• 2-4 years of teaching experience with children ages 0-6.
• Must be motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude with a commitment to customer service.
• Must have oral and written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to work the hours of the position based on the organization’s needs.
• Must have current Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions.
• Must complete clearance of a background check, post-offer, pre-employment physical, and TB test

Responsibilities

• Interact with children in an open, honest, and loving manner, always with dignity and respect.
• Be consistent: do what you say and say what you do.
• Trust that children are able to do things by themselves.
• Be aware of the child’s concentration and avoid disturbing it at all costs.
• Consider children’s individual learning in relationship to their temperament, development, cultural and socio-economic background.
• Respectfully, courteously, and professionally include families in our Montessori environment and actively encourage and support family participation in program activities.
• Communicate daily with parents regarding progress, interactions, and incidents.
• Calmly and efficiently assist in maintaining a safe and prepared environment for the children.
• Keep the environment in order: clean, supplied and in good repair.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.
• Ensure children are supervised at all times.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining classroom Montessori materials.
• Follow CACFP guidelines while sharing the responsibility of food preparation.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with classroom teammates.
• Work closely with adjoining classroom to share responsibilities.
• Be flexible to assist in other classrooms as needed.
• Sustain the team, the environment, and the classroom paperwork in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
• Consistently complete and maintain pertinent child-related paperwork in a timely manner.
• Complete opening or closing responsibilities based on the schedule of the position.
• Follow all Family Star policies and procedures.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Skills

Motivated and independent

Team collaboration

Customer service mindset

English language proficiency

Flexible hours willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current CDA

Tools

Infant/Child CPR

First Aid

Universal Precautions

Job description

Family Star Montessori in Denver is seeking a Substitute Teacher to support our early childhood classrooms at our two Denver locations. If you want to make a difference in the lives of Denver’s most vulnerable population, Family Star is the place for you!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a strong focus on professional development, with detailed guidelines for health and safety, CACFP compliance, and ongoing collaboration with families and staff.