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Young Child Assistant Teacher

MONTESSORI PRIVATE ACA INC
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

Benefits :

  • 401(k) matching
  • Company parties
  • Employee discounts
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Wellness resources

Title : Young Childhood Assistant Teacher with the opportunity to move to Lead Teacher

Montessori Private Academy

Montessori Private Academy is committed to attracting, cultivating, and retaining a diverse faculty that embraces difference and celebrates connection. Your unique identity and experiences bring tremendous value to our school. They are integral to fostering an inclusive community that honors and nurtures the expansive potential of children and adults alike.

Objective

The Assistant Teacher understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, goals, and policies both within the school community and beyond. The teacher is responsible for fostering a Montessori classroom environment and curriculum that addresses each child's individual needs. Candidates must actively embrace lifelong learning and adopt a collaborative approach to education while maintaining a strong sense of autonomy. A passion for outdoor education, along with a commitment to respectful parenting and teaching philosophies and restorative practices, is essential.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

  • Maintains the equipment and ensures the facilities are clean, safe, and regularly inspected.
  • Demonstrates an ability to relate sensitively to people of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Possesses a professional manner, personal characteristics, and mental abilities necessary to work with young children, including respect for each child and their background, sensitivity to individual’s needs and learning styles, ability to follow the Lead teacher's guidance with appropriate challenges to meet each child’s learning development and an exceptional amount of patience and flexibility.
  • Meets all staff requirements of local and state regulatory agencies, including DCFS.
  • Maintains current First Aid and Pediatric CPR certification.
  • Maintains the physical stamina to work effectively with young children; be able to see and hear children, sit on the floor, and lift 15 pounds safely.
  • Serves as an ambassador for Montessori Private Academy in all communications and interactions with stakeholders, guided by MPA’s core values and AMS Code of Ethics.
  • Demonstrates a leadership capacity and growth mindset.

    • Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth as our Young Child program continues to grow
  • Paid Time Off
  • 50% tuition discount for staff children attending MPA
  • Aflac Benefits
  • Short and Long Term Disability provided along with Life Insurance
  • 401K Plan
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Sponsorship for training opportunities

    • Education and / or Experience : A high school diploma is required. A bachelor's degree or some college experience and prior experience working with children is preferred. Montessori experience isn't necessary, but it's necessary to understand the philosophy. Hands-on training will be provided.

    Schedule : This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, starting in August for the 25-26 school year.

    Work Location and Contact Information : Montessori Private Academy is an AMS-accredited school and a Member of AIMS. We are located in Rockford, Illinois, approximately an hour from Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago. To learn more about this exciting 2025-2026 school year opportunity, please get in touch with Jennifer at Jennifer@montessoriprivateacademy.com or call 815-332-8101, x111.

    Salary : $16 - $18

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