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Montessori Toddler Assistant Teacher

Spring Education Group

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#Child Development#Early Childhood Education
#Montessori
#Toddler Care
#State Licensing Standards
#Classroom Community
#Holistic Education
#Educational Philosophy
#Practical Life
#Sensorial Experiences
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$18 - $20 / HOURPosted 2 days ago

Location

Del Mar, California

Salary

$18 - $20 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Assistant Teacher fosters a nurturing and peaceful environment by modeling positive behaviors and supporting children's independence milestones. Responsibilities include facilitating transitions, preparing learning materials, and supporting social-emotional development.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a minimum high school diploma and 12 Early Childhood Education units. Previous teaching experience and a successful criminal background check are required.

high schoolCommunicationClassroom ManagementPositive Behavior ModelingChild DevelopmentEarly Childhood EducationSocial-Emotional LearningExecutive Functioning SkillsLesson Material PreparationLanguage Development SupportMontessori Methodology

Job description

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

  • LePort Montessori Schools provides students and families with an authentic Montessori educational experience facilitated by passionate Montessori educators who guide students in meaningful work within a beautifully prepared environment.
  • We cultivate an atmosphere of joyful learning and continuous growth for both our students and teachers, offering opportunities to grow professionally within a supportive community.
  • We are more than a school—we are a community.
  • Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and implement the educational philosophy pioneered by Maria Montessori over 100 years ago.
  • We believe in a holistic approach to Montessori education, combining academics, practical life, sensorial experiences, and mixed-age groups.
  • Our culture is one of care, grace, courtesy and respect.

About the Position

Are you passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young children? We are seeking a full-time, year round Toddler Assistant Teacher role to complete our classroom community. This position is Monday-Friday 8:15am-5:15pm. You will work as part of a supportive team to foster a nurturing, caring, stimulating, and peaceful environment. This includes: Modeling positive behaviors and kindness for children Supporting group time and outdoor play Facilitating smooth transitions throughout the day Preparing engaging learning materials Helping children with independence milestones Supporting language development, social and emotional learning, and executive functioning skills Making the learning environment a lovely and inviting place to be

What We Offer

We offer a supportive community that encourages professional growth, with a salary ranging from $18.00-$20.00 per hour. You’ll also enjoy: Health, vision, and dental insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off Tuition discount for your child(ren) Professional growth and development opportunities A culture of care and positivity About You We are looking for someone who is naturally positive, a good communicator, and passionate about learning and child development. You must be: At least 18 years of age Minimum high school diploma 12 Early Childhood Education Units Must successfully clear criminal background check Previous teaching experience Compliance with all state education and licensing standards and maintains validation of credentials for the position Do you have other talents like crafting, cooking, gardening, or music? We would love to see them in action in our classrooms, share them with us! Ready to join our community and help shape the future of our students? Apply now to become part of our LePort Montessori family! To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) With Company Match
  • Professional Growth And Development Opportunities
  • Tuition Discount For Children

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Spring Education Group

Spring Education Group is a national network of independent schools serving students from preschool through 12th grade. We believe that students can achieve more than they imagine. Each Spring school offers a carefully designed program led by expert educators who cultivate...

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IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQCampbell, California

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Market context

California teaching assistant demand remains steady

Teaching assistant roles in California often see steady demand, especially in early childhood settings where classrooms need support with child development and daily care routines. These positions can be competitive because employers look for candidates with specific ECE coursework, practical knowledge of child development theories, and the physical ability to handle active classroom environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then have your 12+ ECE units and relevant experience ready when you apply.

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