Montessori Academy of Colorado
Full-time · Denver, United States
The Montessori Academy of Colorado is a metropolitan school that engages each child through innovative academics, exploration of character, and a fearless, forward mindset.
Job Title: Toddler Assistant Teacher
Department: Lower School
Reports To: Lower School Director
Employee Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $18.85-$22.00 per hour
Daily Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-5:30pm (with a 45-minute break), one day off per week
Job Summary
The Toddler Assistant Teacher works collaboratively in two different classrooms throughout the week, assisting Lead Teachers in creating a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for toddlers. The Assistant will work two days a week in one classroom and two days in another, maintaining a stable and supportive presence in each environment. Though the Assistant Teacher works four days a week, they will still be paid for 40 hours, provided they complete their scheduled shifts. Assistant teachers are responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher in managing daily routines, engaging with children, and ensuring the classroom is clean and well-prepared. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about early childhood development, enjoys working in a team, and is dedicated to meeting toddlers' emotional, physical, and social needs.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Support the Lead Teacher in maintaining a prepared Montessori toddler environment, following the curriculum and classroom routines.
Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to implement lesson plans and engage with children during the work cycle to support their learning and development.
Create and maintain a language-rich environment by interacting with children throughout the day.
Assist children with personal care tasks such as toileting, feeding, dressing, and washing, ensuring that each child is treated with dignity and respect.
Communicate professionally and kindly with parents about their child's day, development, and interactions within the classroom.
Encourage children's independence by finding a balance between offering help and allowing them to practice new skills (e.g., dressing, face washing).
Respond promptly and soothingly to children in distress, providing comfort and care as needed.
Supervise children during outdoor playtime, ensuring activities are safe, engaging, and appropriate for their age.
Remain attentive, present, and engaged with children during daily transitions, including playground time, lunch, and nap periods.
Perform daily cleaning tasks to maintain the order, cleanliness, and safety of the classroom and shared spaces.
Foster a positive, inclusive work environment by working professionally and respectfully with all staff members.
Participate in weekly team meetings to discuss observations, child development insights, and strategies to support individual students.
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 and have one of the following:
Professionalism, including attendance, positivity, and flexibility.
Strong communication skills and ability to effectively interface with students, parents, faculty, and staff
High-energy and enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced environment.
Criminal background check required upon hire.
MAC is committed to caring for and investing in our employees by offering a generous benefits package, including the potential for paid Montessori training, 35 paid holidays annually, 8 Paid Time Off days, health, dental, and vision insurance, a 403b retirement plan with match, employer paid life insurance plan, and voluntary life insurance, critical illness and short term disability plans, and RTD EcoPass.
MAC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment, free of discrimination or harassment, for its community. MAC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, immigration/citizen status, age, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, disability, socio-economic status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit fact. Any person with a concern or allegation of discrimination or harassment shall report it to MAC’s Compliance Coordinator. More information is available on our website.
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Montessori Academy of Colorado
The Montessori Academy of Colorado is a metropolitan school that engages each child through innovative academics, exploration of character, and a fearless, forward mindset. MAC is a high-standard Montessori school that benefits students ages 8 weeks through Middle School. MAC offers innovative, challenging and supportive educational experiences designed to positively influence the next generation of leaders. The school recognizes that the most important and influential years in children’s education are the first twelve years of their lives; it is during this time that the child forms their character, values, self-image, basic skills and knowledge, as well as appreciation for culture and the arts. A MAC education creates the solid foundation children need to successfully navigate their academic careers, and will continue to benefit them for the rest of their lives.