Infant Room Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job Title : Infant Room Assistant Teacher (Full-Time)

Location : New Horizons Montessori Academy Exton, PA

Schedule : MondayFriday | 8-Hour Shifts | In-Person

Pay : $18$20 per hour

About Us

At New Horizons Montessori Academy (NHMA), we are committed to fostering independence, confidence, and a love of learning through the Montessori philosophy. We are currently hiring a full-time Assistant Teacher to join our Infant Room team, serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 months.

Position Overview

In our Infant Room, two Assistant Teachers work as equal partners in a collaborative care model designed specifically for infants. Both team members share responsibility and receive ongoing support from school leadership. This approach ensures a calm, consistent, and nurturing environment. The ideal candidate is warm, dependable, and experienced in infant care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, loving care, including feeding, diapering, and soothing
• Support infants sensory exploration and developmental milestones
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom
• Follow daily care routines and ensure consistency throughout the day
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with co-teachers and families at pickup
• Uphold NHMAs health, safety, and Montessori-based care standards

Requirements

• Must have at least one year of experience working with infants
• Experience in early childhood education is preferred
• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (required)
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Able to pass all required PA background checks : FBI fingerprinting, child abuse, and criminal history
• A recent physical exam and a negative TB test are required

Compensation & Benefits

• $18$20 / hour , depending on experience (effective rate : ~$19.86$22.07 / hr, taking into account paid breaks)
• Paid daily break (3045 minutes)
• Up to 4 days PTO annually
• Health insurance (eligible after 90 days, full-time only)
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% (eligible after 90 days)
• Baby Bonding Leave : 2 months unpaid + 2 paid bonus weeks distributed over 4 months after return (eligible after 6 months)
• 50% tuition discount for children or grandchildren enrolled at NHMA

How to Apply

Apply directly, or call / text 610-363-0290 or text our HR Director, Fatima Ahmed, at 410-575-3496.