Montessori Assistant Infant Teacher (6 weeks-18 months)
MINE, ME, & US Montessori School
- Blacksburg, VA
- $12.50-15.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
MINE, ME & US Montessori School provides a nurturing, educational, authentic Montessori environment for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. We are a year-round school where children are encouraged and supported to do the important lifework of becoming a fully developed, whole person who is mindful of individual, environmental, and community responsibilities.MINE, ME & US Montessori School is looking for teachers who:
- View young children as human beings deserving of the highest respect for their unique wisdom, thoughts, feelings, and intuition
- Are passionate about our natural world and about working with children to create habits of environmental stewardship
- Enjoy the world of food and feel compelled to share with young children the joys of a high-quality culinary experience
- Truly and fundamentally enjoy being around children
- Are interested in a career, not just a job
- Are available for full-time, in-person work
- caring for young children through safe and effective care practices
- implementing Montessori educational principles for toddler education
- assisting with feeding, meals, and diapering
- consistent and effective communication with lead teacher and other assistants
- maintaining a clean learning environment by using safe hand-washing practices and assisting in cleaning eating, play, and sleep areas daily
- Full-time
- 8-hour shift with a one-hour paid, off-campus break
- Monday to Friday, including most federal holidays (exceptions include Labor Day, Memorial Day, and Fourth of July)
- Overtime available
- Occasional evening events, such as Parent Education events, job training sessions, etc.
- 3 full weeks of scheduled paid time off plus some paid holidays [Labor Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving (3 days), Fourth of July]
- One day of Faculty Professional Development each month
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some experience in early childhood education
- Ability to function in an active, flexible, and high volume environment
- Ability to tolerate the year-round outdoor environment through all weather conditions
- A clean criminal history record
- dependable - consistent attendance and focus
- adaptable/flexible - can manage frequent changes from day-to-day in response to changing needs of children
- detail-oriented - can manage small and large tasks with multiple moving parts
- independent/self-starter - can manage time and tasks without regular supervision
- high stress tolerant - thrives in high-pressure and high-activity environment
- CPR/First Aid
- Virginia Preservice Training
- Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting, and Responding for Educators
- Adjustable pay scale based on experience and performance
- Opportunity for advancement and earning of Montessori credential
- Paid time off after 90 days of employment and with consistent attendance
- Health insurance options
- Professional and career development support
- Freshly made lunch and snacks daily with options for take home meals
- Mentoring by experienced educators
- Tuition assistance following a year of employment