Villa Montessori Polaris (VMP) is currently accepting applications for Substitute Teachers.

Educating childred ages 6 weeks through 12 years, VMP offers an authentic Montessori Curriculum with a Reggio Inspired Art & Science experience designed to inspire a child's creativity. The Montessori Method sparks imagination, assists children in making positive choices and helps the students build self-esteem while they discover new things each day.

Opportunities exist for all hours, including opening and closing schedules, on an as needed basis.

Montessori credentials or background are NOT required; however, daycare, child care, preschool teacher, or other teacher experience is.

If you are passionate about the growth and development of children and meet the qualifications for one of our open Substitute Teacher positions, we would love to speak to you!

Required Skills/Experience

• High level of flexibility and willingness to work all shifts
• Must have a warm, supportive, and patient attitude and disposition toward working with children and their families
• Kind, thoughtful, and strong at guiding children in self-motivated learning and helping stimulate their natural desire to learn
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive
• Completion of a background check required
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Previous experience as a Substitute Teacher, Preschool Teacher, or Caregiver preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Substitute Teacher helps the Lead Teachers in the classroom by supervising the classroom
• The Substitute Teacher helps the children to think creatively, to solve problems independently and respect themselves and others
• The Substitute Teacher maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence
• The Substitute Teacher facilitates snacks, meals, nap time, and diaper/bathroom activities.
• The Substitute Teacher ensures that children are actively engaged in a safe, organized, stimulating learning environment
• The Substitute Teacher actively develops and maintains positive parent relationships
• The Substitute Teacher conducts diaper changing based on age of classroom

Compensation

• Competitive hourly rate ($16 /hour) commensurate with experience
• Priority given to exceptional Substitute Teachers for upcoming permanent part-time and/or full-time positions

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• This position is an on-demand, as needed position with no guaranteed schedule or hours. Is this what you are looking for?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Preschool / Daycare: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person