Childcare Assistant - Full Time
Salem Montessori School Inc·Salem, Virginia
Salem Montessori School Inc·Salem, Virginia
Assist in the care and development of infants and toddlers in a structured classroom environment. Engage with children during learning and play activities using the Montessori method.
Hiring immediately!
Share your respect and awe for children by becoming a passionate and supportive member of our Salem Montessori School (SMS) community. Our number one priority is the well-being and development of every child. This includes the whole child- physically, socially/emotionally, and cognitively. Our SMS staff members work together as part of a collaborative, caring team and serve as positive role models.
SMS is currently hiring for a Full-time assistant to work with Infants/Toddlers!
Are dependable and consistent in their ability to be physically and mentally present for the children.
Take responsibility for being proactive in problem-solving, caring for the environment, and building relationships.
Have keen awareness and observation skills.
Communicate articulately, respectfully, and constructively.
Establish and enforce rules and boundaries of behavior for children in their classrooms. We have a very structured classroom environment.
Be professional and mature in appearance and attitude.
Help children use resources and explore during learning and play activities using the Montessori method.
Monday-Friday
40 hours per week (8:30-5:30 w/ an hour lunch)
Ability to be on your feet.
Ability to lift and move.
Ability to conduct chores apart from childcare (cleaning, etc.)
Willingness to engage with young children and other staff members.
Willingness to go outdoors in all weather.
Employees who are made an offer of employment will be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment background process that includes passing a Basic TB and fingerprint test and completing an online training program. Applicants who do not pass or participate in any of this pre-employment process will have their offer of employment rescinded.
Visit http://salemmontessori.org/ [http://salemmontessori.org/] or https://amshq.org/ [https://amshq.org/] to learn more about Montessori.
Kindly,
Market context
In Virginia, full-time childcare assistant openings often reflect steady demand in centers and programs that need dependable support for daily care and supervision. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want candidates who are 18 or older, have a high school diploma or GED, and hold or can obtain CPR and First Aid certification, with prior experience with children preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and highlight any child-focused experience in your application.