Job Description
Job Description
Summary
Sundrops Montessori School - Palmetto Campus is seeking a nurturing, enthusiastic, flexible individual who is passionate about working with young children. The toddler classroom assistant must understand the developmental needs of children in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are respected individually and trusted to develop naturally. On-site training is offered so while experience is preferred, it is not required. Individuals must be comfortable doing the daily cleaning required, changing diapers, lifting and assisting in feeding children, as well as enforcing child safety measures while using gentle positive redirection. Open and honest communication is key to maintaining a cohesive team environment and a requirement for working at Sundrops.
Duties
- Lead by example; encourage success through modeling proper verbal and physical actions
- Implement the Montessori curriculum by developing activities based on age appropriate practices
- Plan and maintain indoor and outdoor learning environments
- Ensure all center policies and state regulations are being met
- Ensure a healthy classroom environment including but not limited to; appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards along with safety and security of children
- Participate in professional development trainings to meet DSS requirements
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalentAbility to work well with others(staff, children and parents) to create a positive team environmentAbility to lift a minimum of 30lbsWillingness to follow Montessori PrinciplesMust clear full background checkMust pass health screeningAbility to use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levelsAbility to kneel, bend, squat, crawl or consistently sit on the floorNice To Haves
Experience in early childhood educationExperience in a Montessori environmentSecond language with willingness to help implement in the classroomFirst Aid and CPR CertificationBenefits
401KHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Time OffProfessional Development AssistanceEmployee Discount