Childcare Assistant - Full Time
Salem Montessori School Inc
Location
Salem, Virginia
Quick overview
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.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be 18 or older with a High School Diploma or GED. CPR and First Aid certification is required or must be obtained, along with experience with children preferred.
Job description
FT Childcare Assistant - Infant/Toddler
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!
What we offer/Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Competitive Pay
- Holiday Care Hours
- Training and Career Development Opportunities
- Medical/Dental/Insurance Plans
- Gaining experience working with children ages 0-3yrs
Successful team members
- 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.
Expectations
- 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.
Requirements
- Ages 18 or older
- High School Diploma or GED
- CPR and First Aid Certified or willing to be certified.
- Experience with children (preferred)
Please note
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,
Cheryl Morris
Finance Director
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Training and Career Development Opportunities
- Holiday Care Hours
- Medical/Dental/Insurance Plans