PT Afternoon Childcare Teacher Assistant (Infant, Toddler & Primary)
Salem Montessori School Inc
Location
Salem, Virginia
Quick overview
The role involves providing basic needs for children in a caring manner and helping with end-of-the-day pick up. Staff members are expected to be physically and mentally present for the children and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be 18 or older and have a High School Diploma or GED. CPR and First Aid certification is required or candidates must be willing to obtain it, along with preferred experience with children.
Job description
Are you a self-directed learner, eager to make a significant impact in a child's life by learning and applying the Montessori method of education?
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
- the physical, social/emotional, and cognitive. Our SMS staff members work together as part of a collaborative, caring team and serve as positive role models.
What we offer/Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Competitive Pay
- Holiday Care Hours
- Training and Career Development Opportunities
- Gaining experience working with children ages Infant, Toddler & 3-6yrs
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 a keen awareness and observation skills
- Communicate articulately, respectfully, and constructively
- Excellent Organizational skills and cleaning skills
- Provide basic needs for children in a caring manner
- Help with end-of-the-day pick up
Expectations
- Monday-Friday
- Up to 20 hrs/week
- Hours available Morning and Afternoons
- Ability to be on your feet
- Ability to lift and move
- Ability to be outdoors
- Ability to conduct chores apart from child care
Requirements
- Ages 18 or older
- High School Diploma or GED
- CPR and First Aid Certified or willing to be certified
- Experience with children (preferred)
- Montessori experience (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/ to learn more about Montessori.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Training and Career Development Opportunities
- Holiday Care Hours