Toddler Assistant/Support Teacher

Position: Toddler Assistant/Support Teacher – Infant Toddler Program Reports to: Infant Toddler Director Hours: Full-Time- Schedule: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Monday–Friday (40hrs/week) Description: Harborlight Montessori is seeking a compassionate and attentive Assistant Teacher to join our Infant-Toddler program in a support role. In this role, you will work closely with lead teachers to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for our youngest learners. You’ll help support each child’s daily routines, developmental milestones, and emerging sense of independence. Experience working with toddlers is essential, and EEC certification is strongly preferred. Montessori training is not required — we will support your growth — but a genuine love for working with babies and a commitment to responsive, respectful care are a must. What We Offer •A welcoming, mission-driven community •Salary commensurate with credentials and experience •Health, dental, and vision insurance •Generous Paid time off, holidays, and vacation •Ongoing professional development •Opportunities for career growth and advancement Join us in helping each child thrive — academically, socially, and emotionally — in a community where your work truly matters. Skills and Qualifications: Working at Harborlight be knowledgeable of the philosophy of Montessori education demonstrate strong cultural awareness and responsiveness, as well as experience supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives Priority will be given to candidates with qualifications including: Montessori Credential- AMI, AMS, MACTE Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree preferred MA EEC Teacher REQUIRED of all candidates Teaching at Harborlight support a developmentally appropriate Toddler program for children Ages 2-3 in collaboration with lead teachers have enthusiasm, flexibility, and a desire to collaborate with colleagues both on your team and across different classrooms exhibit excellent communication with families to provide timely and appropriate feedback regarding student progress possess a growth mindset when it comes to engaging with relevant and mission-driven professional learning Responsibilities at Harborlight performing various duties, including classroom coverage, lunch duty, laundry, dishes etc. maintain aesthetically pleasing classroom space and common areas attending faculty and team meetings where appropriate participating in admissions programming as needed and other duties as assigned Harborlight Montessori: Harborlight is a co-educational independent day school currently enrolling 285 students from infant through grade eight. Serving Beverly and its surrounding towns since 1973, Harborlight is a leader in Montessori education and the lab school for Montessori Institute – New England, a Montessori teacher education program. Harborlight is accredited by the American Montessori Society and the Association of Independent Schools in New England. Harborlight welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our school community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging in their teaching and learning. We encourage applications from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools. Harborlight believes that everyone is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national or cultural origin, sexual orientation, family style, political belief, military or veteran status, disability or other characteristics protected under federal or Massachusetts law. Harborlight makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. The school’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation and benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. To Apply: Candidates should send a letter, resume, and three written references to: Michael Bowler, Head of School c/o careers@harborlight.net

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