Wild Fern Montessori School is looking for a Toddler Assistant for the summer. Hours are 8_ am to 2 pm_, five days a week.

This position is perfect for those interested in gaining experience in a Montessori school, working with a tight-knit of teachers. The perfect candidate enjoys working with young children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years, has a desire to flex their creative side, is compassionate, and enjoys working in a collaborative work environment.

The position is for the summer with the potential for continuing into our school year in September. Candidate must be qualified and able to complete all state required background checks.

As an Assistant you:

• Assist with morning drop off
• Engages children in activities during camp hours.
• Supervise children camp activities, lunch, on the playground, and during nap
• Assist the lead in the cleaning, preparation, and maintenance of classrooms
• Assist lead teacher in material preparation and making
• Follow the expected Montessori guidelines in interacting with children - treating each child with respect, supporting independence, and meeting the child at their developmental level (training available)
• Helps children to work cooperatively in an atmosphere of respect, using models of behavior and intervention demonstrated by the teacher
• Reports accidents and concerns immediately to the teacher
• Carries out all specific procedures and responsibilities as outlined by the WFMS staff handbook and Lead
• Ensure a friendly and supportive atmosphere is maintained by developing appropriate strategies to support children in managing their behavior.
• Assists with preparing the classrooms including dusting, replenishing materials, and material making.
• Respond to the individual needs of children and establish stable and consistent relationships with each child and their families/caregivers.
• Ensure that the health and safety needs of the children are met and all health and safety issues are dealt with immediately and appropriately. Treat all children with dignity and respect.
• Ensure correct procedures are followed for administering first aid.
• Ensure proper sign-in/sign-out procedures are followed
• Cleaning and tidying of the facility and ensuring the safe storage of equipment before departure
• Report on a regular basis to the Head of School regarding issues of need and/or concern.

Key Qualifications:

• Ability to work well with children
• Experience working with children/youth activities
• Knowledge of youth/children programs
• Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic, complex environment and organize time and workload effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of staff, the public, and program participants while maintaining objectivity.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants, and parents.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job including frequent standing, walking bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Ability to use various sports equipment used in the program.

To be completed upon hire, before starting:

• Current Tuberculosis test
• Current COVID-19 vaccinations
• Complete Central Registry and state background check and fingerprints

To be completed once hired:

• First Aid/CPR Certification
• MAT training
• VDoE Preservice training
• VDoE Health & Safety training

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond, VA 23227: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working in a Montessori school?

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)
• early childcare classroom: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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