Toddler Assistant Teacher - Four Days/Week

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

The Montessori Academy of Colorado is a metropolitan school that engages each child through innovative academics, exploration of character, and a fearless, forward mindset.

Job Title: Toddler Assistant Teacher
Department: Lower School
Reports To: Lower School Director

Employee Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $19.00-$22.00 per hour
Daily Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-5:30pm (with a 45-minute break), one day off per week

Job Summary

The Toddler Assistant Teacher collaborates with Lead Teachers in two different classrooms throughout the week, assisting them in creating a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for toddlers. The Assistant will work two days a week in one classroom and two days in another, maintaining a stable and supportive presence in each environment. Though the Assistant Teacher works four days a week, they will still be paid for 40 hours, provided they complete their scheduled shifts. Assistant teachers are responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher in managing daily routines, engaging with children, and ensuring the classroom is clean and well-prepared. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about early childhood development, enjoys working in a team, and is dedicated to meeting toddlers' emotional, physical, and social needs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in maintaining a prepared Montessori toddler environment, following the curriculum and classroom routines.
• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to implement lesson plans and engage with children during the work cycle to support their learning and development.
• Create and maintain a language-rich environment by interacting with children throughout the day.
• Assist children with personal care tasks such as toileting, feeding, dressing, and washing, ensuring that each child is treated with dignity and respect.
• Communicate professionally and kindly with parents about their child's day, development, and interactions within the classroom.
• Encourage children's independence by finding a balance between offering help and allowing them to practice new skills (e.g., dressing, face washing).
• Respond promptly and soothingly to children in distress, providing comfort and care as needed.
• Supervise children during outdoor playtime, ensuring activities are safe, engaging, and appropriate for their age.
• Remain attentive, present, and engaged with children during daily transitions, including playground time, lunch, and nap periods.
• Perform daily cleaning tasks to maintain the order, cleanliness, and safety of the classroom and shared spaces.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment by working professionally and respectfully with all staff members.
• Participate in weekly team meetings to discuss observations, child development insights, and strategies to support individual students.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 and have one of the following:

• • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • A 2-year college degree in child development or early childhood education from an accredited college or university, or actively pursuing a degree
  • A current certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA), or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP), or another Department-approved credential
  • Qualify as a professional child care assistant through a combination of hours and verifiable experience in a professional child care setting
  • Experience working with toddler-aged children (1.3-2.5 years old) in a classroom setting

• Professionalism, including attendance, positivity, and flexibility.
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively interface with students, parents, faculty, and staff
• High-energy and enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced environment.
• Criminal background check required upon hire.

MAC is committed to caring for and investing in our employees by offering a generous benefits package, which includes 36 paid holidays annually, 8 Paid Time Off days, health, dental, and vision insurance with an HSA option, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, employer-paid life insurance, and additional voluntary plans for life insurance, critical illness, and short- and long-term disability plans. Employees also receive an RTD EcoPass.

MAC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment, free of discrimination or harassment, for its community. MAC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, immigration/citizen status, age, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, disability, socio-economic status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. Any person with a concern or allegation of discrimination or harassment shall report it to MACs Compliance Coordinator. For more information, please visit our website.