Assistant Toddler Teacher (Age 1 to 3)

Pay: Hourly expectations are based upon experience

Luma Montessori is a modern early childhood daycare that stimulates young absorbent minds of emerging learners from 1 year old through Pre-K.

Luma delivers children-centered pedagogy, which provides individualized curriculum, and transparent assessment plans that result in uncommonly academic preparation with spaces that inspire true learning.

Luma’s primary goal is school readiness by instilling confidence, teaching independence, and developing an inherent joy of learning.

How we work for you:

· Competitive pay

· Yearly Performance Bonus

· Medical, Dental, Vision

· Supportive work environment

· Child-care tuition discounts

· Professional Development

Requirements

· Montessori certification or willingness to go through the Montessori NAMC training.

· CDA (Child development Associate) certification preferred but not required.

· High school diploma.

· 2 years of Prior experience working in early childhood education, preferably within a Montessori setting and or daycare.

· CPR certified and Basic first aid training is a huge plus but not required!

· Ability to lift approximately up to 70 lbs.

· May be required to kneel, bend, squat, sit on the floor for extended periods of time, or crawl to accommodate children on a day-to-day basis.

· Excellent problem-solving skills.

· On-the-job training recommended

· A passion for early Montessori childhood Education.

Key Responsibilities

Assistants should support the Teacher’s work in the classroom and assist children with lunch, napping, toileting, and outdoor play. Assistants collaborate with Teachers to create a nurturing and caring Montessori classroom community where freedom of choice, routines and clear expectations allow young children to flourish.

The ideal candidate is warm, reliable, organized, studious, flexible and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to help facilitate with technology. Experience with children is preferred. Previous experience in a Montessori environment is not required; however, candidates must be willing to learn about the ideology of a Montessori environment and implement them throughout the workday. Dedicated to our school mission here at Luma Montessori and to the service of teachers, students and their families. We seek candidates with a commitment to providing a caring and nurturing learning environment to join our vibrant and diverse school community.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person