Montessori Teacher - Infant/Toddler

Town of Windsor, CT; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Montessori School in Windsor, CT seeks an energetic Early Childhood Educator II to lead a toddler Montessori environment for ages 6 weeks to 24 months. The role includes supervising assistants and interns, planning a Montessori curriculum, and conducting daily observations.

You will prepare report cards, hold parent conferences, order materials, and maintain timely records. The position runs 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, year-round, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in early childhood education (or related field) with 1 year experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in ECE preferred
• AMS Montessori certification preferred or completion of accredited Montessori training
• Completion of 12 ECE credits within first year

Responsibilities

• Lead an Infant Toddler Montessori environment for children 6 weeks to 24 months
• Work with assistants, interns, and contractual employees
• Implement and plan a Montessori curriculum
• Conduct daily observations and complete report cards
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences
• Order materials and supplies as needed; prepare daily reports to families
• Attend monthly staff meetings; participate in seminars and training sessions
• Maintain timely and accurate work records

Skills

Montessori knowledge

Observation & reporting

Team collaboration

Curriculum planning

Time management

Education

Associates degree in ECE

Bachelor’s degree preferred

AMS Montessori certification preferred

12 ECE credits within first year

Job description

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR II – Toddler Teacher

Windsor Montessori School

The Town of Windsor is looking for a dynamic, energetic Montessori Toddler Teacher to fill a full-time position. The successful candidate will lead an Infant Toddler Montessori environment for children ages 6 weeks to 24 months; work with assistants, interns, and contractual employees; implement and plan a Montessori curriculum, conduct daily observations, complete report cards, conduct parent teacher conferences, order materials and supplies as needed; prepare daily reports to families; attend monthly staff meetings; participate in seminars and training sessions as assigned; and, maintain timely and accurate work records.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of Associates degree in early childhood education, Bachelor’s degree preferred early childhood education or related field with 1 year experience; or, any combination of education and/or experience required
• Must have good knowledge of principles and practices of early childhood education and development
• AMS Montessori Certification or completion of an accredited Montessori training program preferred. Candidates who have completed AMS training but need the practicum experience will be considered
• Completion of 12 ECE credits is required within the first year of employment
• Successful completion of the Town of Windsor’s pre-employment background and drug screen – including testing for marijuana

Compensation And Schedule

• Annual salary range is $38,000 to $45,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Town employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including but not limited to, health, dental, vision and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, short and long term disability, and a defined contribution retirement plan
• The hours are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday - 52 weeks per year

The Town of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. EOE/AA