Infant Teacher
Bambini Montessori Academy
Location
Ellicott City, Maryland
Quick overview
The primary role involves teaching and guiding young children, specifically serving as a Lead Teacher in an Infant/Toddler classroom setting. This requires dedication to helping children learn to their fullest potential.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a minimum of a High School Diploma or Equivalent and specific training hours including Child Growth and Development and the Infant-Toddler Certificate if leading that age group. A minimum of one year of relevant infant experience or 30 college credits is also required, alongside excellent communication skills and physical ability to manage young children.
Job description
We are looking for individuals who are truly passionate about teaching and guiding young children to learn to their fullest potential!
We are rapidly expanding and are seeking to fill the following positions
• Lead Teachers of Infant/Toddler classroom
We offer competitive pay and TONS of benefits for our wonderful staff!
*** Including, but not limited to
paid holidays after 90 days, PTO, Health insurance/vision/dental coverage w/ employee contribution, sick and safe leave, professional development training, staff referral credits of $150 per referral, Friday gift card raffle, monthly breakfast treats, full coffee bar, holiday bonus, Teacher Appreciation week celebration, employee Birthday celebration treats, Free lunch for Teacher of the month, team bonding outings (quarterly)!***
Requirements
- for Lead Teacher:
- Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 45 hours of Child Growth and Development
- 45 hours in Preschool Curriculum (required if Lead for 2-5 year olds)
- 45 hours Infant- Toddler Certificate (required if Lead for 6 wk-24 month olds)
- Minimum of one year of experience working with infants in a licensed childcare facility or 30 college credits
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of various stages of social, emotional and intellectual development
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Physical ability to stand, bend, squat, jump, dance, walk, run, reach carry, lift 50 lbs.
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development or related field (preferred)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- PTO
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- Holiday bonus
- Professional development training
- Sick and safe leave
- Paid holidays after 90 days
- Team bonding outings
- Monthly breakfast treats
- Full coffee bar
- Staff referral credits
- Friday gift card raffle
- Teacher Appreciation week celebration
- Employee Birthday celebration treats
- Free lunch for Teacher of the month