Assistant Toddler Teacher

Assistant Toddler/2’s Teacher

Background: Libertas is a public charter school serving the Frayser neighborhood in Memphis. Our mission is to be a school for human flourishing: cultivating minds, hands, and hearts for lives of wonder, work, and love. We offer a rich, rigorous, and personalized liberal arts education through the method of Dr. Maria Montessori, with an attachment village of wraparound family support. We currently serve birth through 5th grade; run an infant/toddler preschool program; operate a nationally accredited, state-licensed teacher training program; and are preparing to launch a middle school in 2024. Learn more .

Role Summary: Full-time preschool toddler teacher 1 ½ through 3) in a school-based Montessori program that fosters wonder, work, and love. (Our child care is called the “Nido” community, which in Italian means “nest”.)

Role Information:

• The 24/25 school year begins July 22, 2024: Some availability is required before this date for training, orientation, and classroom preparation); Regular hours are 7:15 am to 4:45 pm Monday-Thursday and 7:15 am - 3:45 pm Friday. (Preschool hours are slightly longer than regular hours to allow staff members time to drop off and pick up their children.)
• 4 to 5 weeks of summer programming required
• Hourly wage is $15 per hour based on qualifications (Overtime rates applicable).
• Reports to Program Manager and Montessori Coaches

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervision: Oversee the safety and well-being of children in your care.
• Activities: Assist with age-appropriate, child-centered activities, and lessons, informed by the Montessori method (training provided), potty training as appropriate
• Sanitation & Safety: Implement an effective cleaning plan to ensure all of the classroom areas are sanitary and safe. When necessary, administer first-aid or CPR to children (training provided if needed).
• Record-Keeping & Communication:Record daily activities and share photos with parents of each child using the Brightwheel app
• Nutrition: Oversea meals to ensure children are fed safely and on schedule.
• Classroom: Prepare and help manage the classroom on an ongoing basis.
• Training: Regularly attend mandatory Montessori training with intermittent coaching.

Qualifications and traits

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge, experience, and confidence in a preschool setting required.
• 1 years of experience.
• Classroom management skills preferred
• Experience potty training toddlers preferred.
• High energy and physical mobility required.
• Warm, positive, and patient demeanor.
• Effective communication, including listening, writing, and speaking.
• Ability to multi-task while staying organized and attentive to detail.
• Flexible, takes initiative, and has a strong sense of personal ownership of responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with a growth mindset. Give and receive constructive feedback.
• Model of character.
• Experience with or desire to learn the Montessori method of infant and toddler care.

Please apply at . Libertas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18