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Experienced Infant Teacher Needed Monarch Montessori School

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0 Alexandria, VA Job Details Full-time $17.50 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Professional development assistance Qualifications CPR Certification Teacher collaboration Family collaboration in education English SIDS Certification High school diploma or GED First Aid Certification Parent communication in school administration Classroom experience Infant & Toddler Certification Teaching experience with young children Child Development Associate Certification Full Job Description Monarch Montessori School, nestled in the heart of Del Ray, Alexandria, is looking for an experienced Infant Teacher to join our team. The perfect candidate will compliment a well-functioning team, be open to additional training, punctual, dependable, have a professional demeanor and most of all, love caring for little ones!

WORK SCHEDULE

8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Traditional Montessori workday with 1 hour lunchbreak. 30-35 hours a week. Must be available to cover the classroom from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, if requested. You will assist with opening the school at 8:00 AM and work alongside a co-lead who covers the afternoon shift.

Duties Include:

• Diapering
• Bottle-feeding, snuggling and facilitating naptimes
• Sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces after each use
• Singing silly songs
• Working with teammates to ensure proper care of each infant and coverage in the classroom at all times.
• Reading books
• Maintaining accurate records of attendance, incidents, and milestones using the Brightwheel App
• Communicating regularly with parents/guardians regarding their child's development and any concerns

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate must pass a sex offender and criminal background check to be considered for employment.
• Candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship.
• Candidates cannot use intoxicants of any kind. This includes vaping, marijuana and cigarettes.
• High School Diploma
• Infant/Toddler CDA
• 10-Hour Preservice Training (VA)
• 3-Hour Annual Health & Safety Update (VA)
• SIDS/Safe Sleep Practices Certificate
• 3-5 years working in a lead teacher capacity caring for infants or toddlers
• Pediatric First Aid & CPR Certificate required
• Negative TB Skin Test required
• Candidate is expected to have a professional demeanor, be punctual for their work assignment, be willing to work as a part of a team, complete assignment and tasks in a timely manner, wear a uniform and practice good hygiene.
• Previous experience working with infants ages 6 weeks to 12 months.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written desired.
• Must be at least 25 years of age be trustworthy, practice ethical behavior and possess critical thinking skills.
• Candidate should be willing to complete introductory Montessori Training (20 hours)
• Candidate must be willing to complete 120 day trial period with Monarch Montessori School in order to become a permanent part of our contractor pool.
• Strong command of English
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Patience, creativity, and a passion for working with young infants.
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents on sleeping, feeding and daily habits.

Benefits Include:

• 10 vacation days
• 1 week paid for Winter Break
• 8 paid federal holidays
• 1 week off for

Spring Break Pay:

$17.50 per hour

Benefits:

Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person