FT Assistant Teacher - Toddlers
Are you a self-directed learner eager to make a significant impact in a child's life by learning and applying the Montessori method of education?
Share your respect and awe for children by becoming a passionate and supportive member of our Salem Montessori School (SMS) community. Our number one priority is the well-being and development of every child. This includes the whole child - the physical, social/emotional, and cognitive. Our SMS staff members work together as part of a collaborative, caring team and serve as positive role models.
SMS is currently hiring for a Full-time assistant to work with Toddler aged children!
*Previous applicants need not to re-apply. Please contact Directly.
What we offer/Benefits:
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Competitive Pay
• Holiday Care Hours
• Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Medical/Dental/Insurance Plans
• Gaining experience working in a Montessori program with children ages 15 months to 3 years of age
• 401-k
Successful team members:
• Are dependable and consistent in their ability to be physically and mentally present for the children.
• Take responsibility for being proactive in problem-solving, caring for the environment, and building relationships.
• Have a keen awareness and observation skills.
• Communicate articulately, respectfully, and constructively.
• Establish and enforce rules and boundaries of behavior for children in their classrooms. Our classroom environment is very structured .
• Be professional and mature in appearance and attitude.
• Help children use resources and explore during learning and play activities using the Montessori method of learning.
Expectations:
• Monday-Friday
• 40 hours per week
• Ability to be on your feet.
• Ability to lift and move.
• Ability to conduct chores apart from childcare (cleaning, etc.)
• Willingness to engage with young children and other staff members.
Requirements:
• Ages 18 or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• CPR and First Aid Certified or willing to be certified.
• Experience with children (preferred)
• We conduct random drug testing.
PLEASE NOTE: Employees who are made an offer of employment will be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment background process that includes passing a Basic TB and fingerprint test and completing an online training program. Applicants who do not pass or participate in any of this pre-employment process will have their offer of employment rescinded.
Visit http://salemmontessori.org/ or https://amshq.org/ to learn more about Montessori.
Student (High School) $13-$14 per HOUR Employment Type: Full-Time