What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher Toddler position at Chiaravalle Montessori School?
Does working with children bring you joy? Do you find excitement watching a Toddler learn new skills? If your answer is "yes", then Chiaravalle has the perfect opportunity for you!
Chiaravalle Montessori is looking for energetic, enthusiastic and motivated educators to make a commitment to our school, kids and community for the school year 2025-2026. We have one (1) full time 8:30am - 4:30pm and (1) part time 12pm - 5:30pm Assistant Teacher openings in our Toddler program (16mths - 36mths). Our Toddler classrooms typically have one (1) Head Teacher and two (2) Assistant Teachers (depending on the class size). The positions are scheduled from Mondays - Fridays. Full Time employees qualify for full time benefit coverage (medical, dental, vision discount, 403(b) retirement, flexible spending account or health savings account, long term and short term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, etc). Part Time employees qualify for limited benefit coverage (dental, 403 (b) retirement, flexible spending account, short term disability, life and AD&D insurance.
THE POSITION
Under the direction of the Program Coordinator and with the guidance of the Head Teacher, the Assistant Teacher provides support for children by assisting them academically, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually in a manner that fosters the overall development and well-being of each child in accordance with the curriculum and Montessori philosophy. You will assist in preparing and maintaining an orderly learning environment well-equipped with the appropriate materials and supplies. You will also supervise the children as directed inside and outside the classroom, during transitions which may include lunchtime, naptime, recess, and others as scheduled.
THE SCHOOL
Chiaravalle is an AMS and ISACS accredited school, philosophically rooted in the methods of Maria Montessori. We incorporate mission-appropriate best practices in education to refine curriculum, improve programming, support learners, and enhance school culture.
Here, individual learners, a caring community and global citizenship are respected. As Montessori educators, we believe teachers observe, personalize, and facilitate learning. Choice and self-pacing materials increase each learner's engagement and mastery of skills or concepts. Differentiated instruction and student-initiated learning are encouraged within our integrated Montessori curriculum.
Chiaravalle offers an education from infancy through preparation for high-school. As students make their journey, our nurturing yet challenging environment helps them gain greater independence and self-confidence while developing higher-order cognitive skills.
