Toddler Assistant Teacher Position
Garfield Montessori School is a brand-new Mandarin and English Bilingual Montessori School in Escondido. We are seeking multiple fully qualified toddler assistant teachers to join our education team. This position is FULL-TIME, Monday through Friday, with an 8-hour shift. The preferred candidates will have relevant experience in early childhood education and be warm, enthusiastic, loving, caring, responsible, and committed to respecting and meeting the needs of each child as a unique individual.
This staff position:
- Is responsible for the daily supervision and class functions of a group of children.
- Must use positive discipline
- Creates a safe, stimulating, nurturing, and organized environment that fosters independence and self-directed learning
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in both indoor and outdoor environments
- Observes all rules and regulations at Garfield Montessori School and local/national licensing agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
- Is actively involved in classroom preparation, classroom cleaning, snack/lunch supervision, playground duty, nap-time monitoring, and diaper changes/potty training, etc.
- Supporting the Montessori-trained Teacher in the classroom as a valued team member.
- Lead in planning and staffing our play-based extended day program.
- Foster positive relationships with teachers, children, parents and families
- Supervise the children on-site and being supervised by the director and owners
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In order to be considered, applicants must meet the following qualifications:
• A minimum of 12 Child Development units.
• CPR Certification.
• > 1 year of relevant working experience
• Background check and fingerprint clearance required.
• Fluency in Chinese or English is required
Compensation + Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation based on experience and education. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401K plan, professional development opportunities, supportive staff and administration, and tuition discounts for children.