What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toddler Teacher Assistant position at Heartprints Montessori?
About This Role
Our Montessori child care and preschool facility is looking for a full time assistant teacher for our Toddler Room ages 1-2.
The teacher will be responsible for monitoring and teaching children ages ranging from 1 to 2 years old, implementing a Montessori-based curriculum that the children will respond to positively and partnering with the other toddler teachers to enhance the learning environment at our school. Candidate must be good with children ages 1-2, 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.
What You'll Do
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop and maintain a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents
- Create and implement 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
Requirements
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- 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 (sometimes outside of work hours)
- Attend trainings for professional development (18 hours per year required by the state)
Nice To Haves
Preferred Qualifications and Skills (NOT required):
- 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 certification
Benefits
- Child Care Discount
About Us
Heartprints is a cozy Montessori preschool nestled in the heart of Tempe. We serve children ages 1 to 5. We promote independence by using materials designed to stimulate a child's interest, organized into 5 areas: language, math, sensorial, practical life,
Salary : $15 - $17