Infant Montessori Teacher

Job Description

Infant Teacher - Montessori

Gilbert, Arizona 85233

We’re hiring immediately! Cadence Academy Montessori, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking an Infant Teacher to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education to our team of kind, caring Teachers and staff. 

At Cadence Education, our mission is to create bright futures for children, families, employees and our communities. This mission can only be accomplished through a team of passionate childcare professionals who combine their talents to provide an unparalleled level of care and compassion for children and their families. Our research-based curriculum and home-based environments are the leading edge of early education.

Our schools are staffed with people who are talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development and learning. We encourage collaboration and cherish open-communication in each school and with our corporate office.  We work hard to create an outstanding work-life balance by supporting our staff members every step of the way. 

Enjoy the many benefits of working Full Time at Cadence Education.

• Competitive compensation
• Option to pursue Montessori Teacher Certification with attractive payment plans and subsidized tuition
• On demand pay with UKG Wallet
• 50% childcare tuition discount
• 401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:
• Paid time off that increases with seniority
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision options available
• Additional life, disability, and retirement plans
• Educational and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid CDA 

The benefits listed above apply only to Full Time eligible employees.

Cadence Education is one of the premier early childhood educators in the United States, operating over 325 private preschools and elementary schools across 30 states. With over 30 years in business, we have developed an unparalleled expertise in preparing students to thrive in the next step of their childhood.

Company Overview

Do you have a passion for nurturing and teaching infants? Do you feel like more can be done to teach these absorbent, young minds?  If you are not familiar with the magic of Montessori we will show you why Montessori is so effective for young children - and a fulfilling career for teachers! 

Our next cohort of Infant/Toddler Montessori Certification is approaching in January 2026, and we are looking for infant teachers who want to become certified Infant/Toddler Montessori lead teachers.  We offer attractive financial incentives to obtain this internationally recognized credential as well as career opportunities with Suzuki School to include a paid, teaching practicum while you are pursuing Montessori certification.

Associate in Training Responsibilities

• Play a supporting role in the classroom under the direction of trained, Montessori teachers and work amongst a team of teachers;
• Maintain a safe, clean, and tidy classroom environment in accordance with Montessori philosophy;
• Provide basic care and active supervision of young children as needed;
• Engage in positive redirection to children and maintain a positive learning environment;
• Communicate with parents as needed on routine matters regarding the health, and care of students.
• Enroll in the Montessori Certification cohort starting in January 2026 (Infant/Toddler - birth to three)

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma
• Minimum Requirements: CDA or Associate’s Degree, or some college coursework
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Development)

Key words: education, early childhood, EEC, daycare, teacher, instructional aide, assistant teacher, infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, childcare, caregiver