Our Montessori preschool is looking for an assistant teacher.

The teacher assistant will be responsible for monitoring and assisting the lead teachers in teaching children ages ranging from 1 to 5 years old, implementing a Montessori-based curriculum that the children will respond to positively and partnering with our team to enhance the learning environment at our school. Candidate must be good with children ages 1-5, able to handle groups of children, able to maintain a safe environment, able to clean/organize/disinfect, be energetic, and be able to jump in wherever and whenever there's a need.

This is a part-time position.

About Heartprints Montessori:

We are a small school with only 3 classrooms: Toddlers, Transitional-Toddlers, and Primary. We value teaching children peace, multi-cultural studies, geography, art, music, and practical life skills. We are close-knit with our families and community. We are Montessori-based. We have Montessori-certified teachers who oversee the curriculum and instruction taught in all classrooms. All of our teachers receive guidance in best child care practices and how to teach the Montessori way. We encourage our staff to pursue formal training in Montessori to grow their skill-set and teaching ability. Our teachers are what make our school what it is. We are looking for teachers who are kind, nurturing, driven, inspiring, and innovative.

Why work at this school?

Cozy, family-feel, near ASU and downtown Tempe, great benefits, room to grow, friendly and positive working environment, diverse.

• Develop and maintain a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents
• Assist the lead teachers or lead in creating and implementing activities that are fun and educational for the children
• Collaborate with other teachers to ensure that the school fosters an environment that is inviting and nurturing for every child
• Maintain the health and safety of every child in your care
• Monitor day-to-day classroom activities, including structured lessons, free play, bathroom breaks/diaper changes, lunch time and rest time for students
• Participate in a Montessori assistants certification course

• High School Diploma
• Fingerprint Clearance Card
• CPR/First Aid certified
• Cleared TB Test result from within the last 12 months
• Cleared background check
• Attend monthly staff meetings
• Attend trainings for professional development (18 hours per year required by the state)

• Experience with children and toddlers in a classroom setting
• Experience with early childhood
• Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Experience in Montessori
• Montessori assistants certification

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance (full time only)
• Childcare discount