What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Room Teacher position at Cardan Montessori Center?
Are you calm, caring, and passionate about supporting the earliest stage of a child’s development? Do you enjoy working in a peaceful, nurturing environment where your contributions truly matter?
Cardan Montessori Center is seeking a reliable, patient, and loving Assistant Infant Teacher to join our team. In this essential support role, you’ll work closely with a certified Montessori Lead Teacher to create a safe, warm, and engaging classroom for our youngest learners.
Why Join Cardan Montessori Center?
At Cardan Montessori, we believe in Montessori for All—and that includes creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for both children and educators. Our team thrives on collaboration, growth, and the shared goal of providing children with a strong, respectful start in life.
We offer:
- A positive, team-oriented work culture
- Ongoing training and opportunities for professional growth
- Paid holidays after 6 months of employment
- Time off during major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year)
- Weekends and evenings off
- Paid CPR/First Aid and fingerprint background check
- Bi-annual raises and holiday bonus
- Staff appreciation treats, spirit weeks, and more
What You’ll Do:
As an Assistant Infant Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting the care and development of infants by:
- Assisting with feeding, diapering, and classroom routines
- Helping to maintain a calm, clean, and organized Montessori environment
- Following the lead teacher’s direction to guide children gently and respectfully
- Engaging with infants through age-appropriate interaction and observation
- Supporting developmental milestones and individual needs
- Building trusting relationships with families and communicating with kindness
- Ensuring the health and safety of all children at all times
- Participating in staff training, meetings, and events
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED (required)
- A love for infants and a nurturing, patient nature
- Prior experience in a childcare setting preferred, but not required
- Willingness to learn and follow the Montessori approach
- Dependable, flexible, and able to work collaboratively with others
- Physically able to lift children, sit on the floor, and perform care routines
- CPR/First Aid, Child Abuse, and Communicable Disease training required (can be obtained after hire)
Who This Role Is Perfect For:
- Someone beginning their career in early childhood education
- A seasoned caregiver looking for a calm, intentional teaching environment
- Anyone who finds joy in helping infants feel safe, seen, and supported
Cardan Montessori Center
"Choose Montessori; You'll Fall in Love"
"What did your child learn today?"
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.50 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $15
