Montessori Toddler Classroom Assistant

Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 30 days

Job summary

Élan Vital Montessori School in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a caring Classroom Assistant for a Toddler community serving children around 1–3 years old. This hourly role works under a certified Montessori Toddler Teacher, with an eight-week online Montessori training course provided and paid for by the school.

The ideal candidate is patient, nurturing, energetic, and reliable, with consistent attendance essential for toddler development. PTO is available after 30 days of reliable employment.

Qualifications

• Montessori background or training preferred.
• Prior childcare experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified Montessori Toddler Teacher in daily activities.
• Support children age 1–3 in a calm, prepared environment.
• Help with practical life activities and ensure safety.

Skills

Patience

Nurturing

Reliability

Communication

Education

Montessori background preferred

Job description

Job Description:

Montessori Toddler Classroom Assistant

Élan Vital Montessori School | Baton Rouge, LA

Pay: $14–$16 per hour

Élan Vital Montessori School is seeking a caring, dependable Classroom Assistant to join our Toddler community, serving children approximately 1–3 years old. A Montessori toddler classroom is a calm, thoughtfully prepared environment where young children build independence through hands‑on learning, purposeful movement, language, practical life activities, and respectful guidance.

This hourly position works alongside and under the guidance of a certified Montessori Toddler Teacher. We provide and pay for an eight‑week online Montessori training course, which includes an overview of Montessori philosophy and the toddler environment. The course requires approximately two hours of work per day and must be completed as part of employment.

The ideal candidate is patient, nurturing, energetic, and genuinely enjoys working with young children. Consistent, reliable attendance is especially important in our toddler classrooms—our children thrive when they can depend on familiar, caring adults each day. PTO is available after 30 days of consistent and reliable employment.

Pay range: $14–$16 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• PTO is available after 30 days of consistent and reliable employment.

Requirements:

Prior childcare experience with a Montessori background preferred.