Partner with a teaching team to maintain a calm, Montessori-inspired classroom for children aged 12-18 months. Responsibilities include active engagement with children, managing care routines, and documenting daily experiences via the Playground app.
August 24, 2026 Help Our Youngest Learners Thrive in a Warm, Montessori-Inspired Community
At Seattle Jewish Montessori, we believe the earliest years of life are filled with extraordinary opportunities for connection, discovery, and growth. We're looking for a warm, engaged teacher who will help create a nurturing environment where children 12-18 months feel safe and families feel supported.
We are a small Jewish nonprofit, which means you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, receive individualized support, and contribute your ideas every day. Our community includes families from across the Jewish spectrum and educators from diverse backgrounds who share a commitment to child-centered learning and joyful Jewish life.
If you're someone who loves being on the floor engaging with children, enjoys working as part of a collaborative team, and wants to grow as an educator, we'd love to meet you. Position Overview As an Infant/ Toddler Co-Teacher, you'll partner with your teaching team to create a calm, organized, Montessori-inspired classroom where children can safely explore, develop trusting relationships, and reach important developmental milestones.
You'll help families feel confident leaving their children each morning by providing consistent, loving care and thoughtful communication throughout the day.
Key Responsibilities Prepare the classroom each morning so it is clean, organized, fully stocked, and ready for children.
Build warm, responsive relationships with infants and toddlers through play, conversation, and songs.
Spend time on the floor actively engaging with children rather than supervising from the sidelines.
Support children's care routines, including feeding, diapering, handwashing, and rest, with sensitivity and consistency.
Maintain a safe, sanitary classroom by cleaning toys, sanitizing materials, and helping keep shared spaces organized.
Document children's daily experiences using the Playground app, including photos and observations.
Collaborate closely with co-teachers to plan activities, solve problems, and create a positive classroom culture.
We welcome educators from a variety of backgrounds. If you're passionate about working with infants and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.
Candidates must meet Washington State licensing requirements, including background checks, TB tests, and certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Safe Sleep. A required 30-hour foundational course is also necessary.
Market context
In Washington, classroom teacher roles are often competitive because schools and early learning programs look for candidates who meet state requirements and bring prior licensed daycare or teacher assistant experience. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit and compensation details faster. If you’re applying, confirm your state preschool teacher assistant eligibility and highlight any classroom support experience on your resume.
