Job Description
Our Montessori School is focused on Early Childhood Education and is looking for a Childcare Assistant to join our school community part time (25-30 hours) a week working alongside children from both the Toddler House ( 18 months - 3 yrs) and the Children’s House (3 yrs -6 yrs) in our blended age Childcare Room that share our love for the values and principles of a Montessori education.
Childcare Assistant Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing food for children, serving snacks, and providing a warm and relaxing rest time environment.
- Perform housekeeping duties such as cleaning, dishwashing, and changing of linens.
- Sanitize toys and play equipment.
- Support children’s emotional and social development, encourage understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Instruct children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting and toilet habits.
- Read to children, and teach them simple painting, drawing, gardening, handicrafts, and songs.
- Organize and store materials to ensure a beautifully prepared environment for the children.
- Keep records, if necessary, on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, snacks served, and medications administered.
- Must have the ability to communicate with lead teacher, assistant teachers, administrative staff, parents, and board members to ensure the child’s best interest.
Qualifications:
- Must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with Montessori philosophy.
- Must be a high school graduate and meet the requirements of the licensing agencies and/or accreditation organizations
- Education: High School degree (required) along with some entry level course work in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
- First aid/CPR training.
- 2-3+ years of previous work in a professional setting working with children
The Ideal Candidate:
- Has or is interested and willing to work toward a certification in Montessori education.
- Has an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent professional background working with children ages 6 and under
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in an educational field or equivalent
Skills:
- Strong desire to work with children on a daily basis
- Motivated and enriched by working with children and assisting in their learning and development
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education and a basic understanding of the Montessori philosophies.
- Willingness to learn and be trained on Montessori philosophies and practices
- Committed to reviewing and reading Montessori materials before starting new position at LCM
- Have the ability to conform to an established work schedule.
- Have effective interpersonal skills.
- Have the ability to conduct business and establish relationships with integrity accountability, teamwork and respect or others.
- Have the ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner, verbally and in written communications.
- Have the ability to understand and follow instructions precisely.
- Have the ability to exercise tact, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Have the ability to negotiate issues and resolve problems.
Physical Requirements:
Must have the ability to
- Lift up to 40 lbs.
- Repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping.
- Mobility required to ensure the safety of the children.
- Work with children on the floor.
- Lead outdoor activities in all seasons.
- Have visual and hearing capabilities that allow consistent supervision of children with Childcare Licensing safety requirements.
- Perform light duty cleaning.
Relevant Experience:
- Experience and understanding of Montessori philosophies is a significant plus, along with the willingness to participate in trainings and workshops to further knowledge of Montessori education philosophies.
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