What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Floater Teacher (PreK and Toddler) position at Fort Montessori Academy?
Who we are?
Fort Montessori Academy is a private school providing education and care for children ages 18 months-6 years old. We are located at the intersection of Murphy Road and Betsy Lane and about 10 minutes from Central Expressway. Fort Montessori Academy (FMA) is dedicated to creating a dynamic learning environment where children engage in self-paced discovery, within a clean and nurturing space that promotes order and self-discipline, all through the principles of the Montessori method and philosophy.
Ideal Candidate for Floater Teacher Position
We are currently hiring a full-time Floater Teacher for this academic year. We are looking for a reliable and flexible person who loves working with young children. Applicants must speak good English, communicate well with parents and be able to work in Toddler and Pre-K classrooms with different teachers as the need arises.
Why Join Fort Montessori?
Our turn around rate for staff is 8 years. You must have heard in the industry an average teacher stays for 2 years before they are burnt out and leave. So how is that at Fort, we are able to keep staff for an average of 8 years?
It is quite simple:
- We pay our staff above Industry Standards.
- Allow staff to earn bonuses regularly.
- Benefits package is very good.
- Flexibility in schedule.
- Treat staff with respect.
Pay and Hours Per Week
Hours: About 40 hours per week
Rate of pay: $16-$17/hr
Work Hours: 8:30am- 1pm, 2:30 - 6pm, Monday to Friday
Benefits: Based on experience
Job Type: Full Time
Requirements:
- Must have 1 year experience working in a school or child care facility
- Is willing to work between the hours of 8am-6:00pm (Monday-Friday) with a break and willing to work in different classrooms as needed. Work week will usually have 35 to 40 hours
- Must be comfortable changing diapers/working with toddlers
- Must demonstrate excellent classroom management skills
- Handle class size of 9-15 children by yourself
- Create arts and craft activities as needed
- High School Diploma
- Prior Montessori experience is a plus
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
If you believe you would be a valuable asset to our school please e-mail your resume to us. Pay rate and benefits are based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked with children in childcare or home setting before and for how many years?
- Are you looking for a long term position or short term position?
- Do you have reliable means of transportation? How far is your commute to Fort Montessori?
- Are you comfortable working as a floater in Toddler and Pre K classrooms as the needed?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17