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Assistant Toddler Teacher

AppleTree Montessori
Mission Viejo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/5/2026

At Environments for Learning, Inc., we see everyday as a chance to create a positive impact in the lives of children and their families. If you are a dependable individual who thrives on playing a supportive role in a classroom community and are passionate about creating a joyful, nurturing learning environment, this job opportunity may be the right fit for you!

The Opportunity:

Environments For Learning, Inc. has been in our community for over 35 years and includes AppleTree Montessori, Montessori on the Lake, and Sunflower Montessori. We offer a quality learning environment based on the Montessori philosophy. We are currently looking to hire an assistant teacher to work in our toddler classroom at our small and charming AppleTree Montessori campus.

How we’ll support you and what you’ll love about us:

  • $19-22 per hour
  • Health insurance benefits
  • Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off/sick and vacation time
  • Tuition discount
  • Room to grow within our school supported by our amazing, experienced teachers and staff
  • A professional, yet casual work environment and family atmosphere in an inspiring lakeside setting

How you’ll contribute:

  • Support the lead Montessori teacher and work under the teacher’s direction to ensure a healthy, safe, nurturing learning environment that addresses and advocates for each student’s needs
  • Supervise children in the classrooms and on the playgrounds
  • Ensure the health and safety of the children by implementing classroom and playground safety rules
  • Model and aid in teaching appropriate behavior and social skills
  • ​​Provide personal aid and care to students as necessary, such as help with hygiene, eating, diapering, or toileting
  • Be familiar with and follow California Community Care Licensing Title 22 regulations
  • Prepare projects for the children and gather the necessary supplies
  • Assist with room arrangements and maintain a clean and orderly environment
  • Clean classroom shelves, tables, materials, and surfaces regularly
  • Supervise daycare activities

What you’ll need to succeed:

  • High school diploma (or equivalent)
  • 12 ECE units or 6 ECE units with continued enrollment until the 12 ECE requirement is met
  • Availability and eligibility to work full time, 9-6 Monday-Friday
  • Outstanding communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to interface with parents as directed by the lead teacher
  • Ability to work collaboratively to maintain a harmonious team environment

Bonus points for:

  • Previous experience working with children
  • Knowledge of the Montessori philosophy
  • CPR certification

We look forward to meeting our newest team member. Please submit your resume or call us if you think you would be a great fit for our school!

Please contact Jules or Lauren at (949) 855-5630 with any inquiries.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22

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