Infant Assistant Teacher

Shining Stars Montessori is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher/Toddler Teacher to join our growing team!

Job Responsibilities:

• Create a nurturing and positive learning environment for infants and toddlers aged 6 weeks to 24 months

• Ensure proper supervision while managing the daily classroom functions such as diapering, feeding, and proper sanitization

• Maintain a warm, safe, organized, clean, attractive, and appealing environment for children to grow and explore

• Ensure a welcoming environment for children, parents and prospective parents at all times

• Follow and maintain proper feeding, diapering, learning, and play activities according to the developmental needs of each child

• Engage in meaningful infant communication throughout the day

• Respect and love for children

• Positive and excellent parent communication through daily sheets, parent communication App and in-person

• Professional behavior and positive communication with co-workers

• Maintain professional relationships with parents and staff at all times

• Adhere to the school and state procedures/regulations at all times

• Stay current with the training requirements according to the state guidelines

• Respect and follow all school policies to maintain a positive, organized, and safe environment

• Attend all school training, staff meetings, and events as needed

• Knowledge and practice of Montessori Philosophy

• Reliable and punctual

• Basic knowledge of child development and stages

• Lead by example

Job duties above are not intended to be all inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the business.

Job Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Valid Identification

At least 1 year of experience with infants in a licensed childcare facility

Ability to lift up to 35lbs.

Background check and fingerprints upon hire

TB test upon hire

Preferred Certifications:

Montessori Certified (AMS or other)

CPR, First Aid, & AED Certification

TX Food Handlers

Shining Stars Montessori welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.

Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity to become part of the team

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person