YCC Toddler Assistant Teacher -School Year

We are seeking a Toddler Assistant Teacher to join our Young Childrens Community (YCC) here at Near North Montessori for the 2025/2026 school year!

The role of the Assistant Teacher (YCC) will support various aspects of the 18 months to 3 years old children; to help foster the development of the children intellectually socially emotionally and physically.

Schedule: 40 hours per week typically Monday through Friday with shifts falling between 8:00am and 6:00pm during the school year with adjustments or additional time as needed. This role may also include an opportunity to work summer camps if desired.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Montessori Instructor Coach with the social emotional physical and cognitive growth and development of students
• Prepare and maintain a Montessori environment including developmentally appropriate materials and activities. 
• Assist with maintaining a classroom true to the Montessori philosophy including fostering a classroom community of respect and kindness. 
• Demonstrate a warm regard selfregulation integrity curiosity responsibility and creativity with a deep respect for racial cultural and gender diversity
• Assist in preparing cleaning and maintaining the room environment and materials on a daily basis
• Act in a way that exemplifies and models the schools expectations of grace and courtesy
• Attend and participate in meetings and training sessions for position classroom or level when invited
• Acquire professional training in the educational field by attending educational conferences training workshops and other related activities
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required assigned or requested

Qualifications :

• Associates or Bachelors degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with children 18 months to 3 years old preferably in a Montessori educational setting
• CPR/First Aid
• Energetic dedicated and able to become involved in all aspects of the program
• Friendly patient and warm demeanor
• Ability to communicate with parents in a positive and engaging manner
• Team player
• Demonstrated ability to provide high level of support and assistance
• Ability to commit to equitable education and employment practices antibias antiracist work and learning
• Effective communicator verbal and written with children and adults
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to a variety of settings and environments
• Basic understanding of a childs cognitive physical social and emotional development
• Demonstrated ability to provide high level of support and assistance
• Physical ability and stamina to support small children throughout the day

Additional Information :

Fulltime employment to start in August of 2025; however we would like to have this position filled by June of 2025.

Pay Information: The pay range for this position is $23.36 $24.50 an hour based on skills and experience.

Near North Montessori offers a variety of benefits which include:

• Medical Dental and Vision options
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• EAP Program & Pet Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time off
• Professional Development Opportunities

Near North Montessori believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race color religion gender national origin age disability genetic information sexual orientation ancestry veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local antidiscrimination laws. The Schools equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment hiring selection compensation benefits transfer conditions and privileges of employment.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime