Toddler Assistant/Support Teacher

Toddler Assistant/Support Teacher Harborlight Montessori Beverly, MA Job Details Full-time $22 - $24 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Teaching Certification Toddler care

Full Job Description Position:

Toddler Assistant/Support Teacher Infant Toddler ProgramReports to:

Infant Toddler DirectorHours:

Full-Time- Schedule:

9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m., MondayFriday (40hrs/week)

Description:

Harborlight Montessori is seeking a compassionate and attentive Assistant Teacher to join our Infant-Toddler program in a support role. In this role, you will work closely with lead teachers to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for our youngest learners. Youll help support each childs daily routines, developmental milestones, and emerging sense of independence.

Experience working with toddlers is essential, and EEC certification is strongly preferred. Montessori training is not required we will support your growth but a genuine love for working with babies and a commitment to responsive, respectful care are a must.

What We OfferA welcoming, mission-driven communitySalary commensurate with credentials and experienceHealth, dental, and vision insuranceGenerous Paid time off, holidays, and vacationOngoing professional developmentOpportunities for career growth and advancementJoin us in helping each child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a community where your work truly matters.

Skills and Qualifications:

Working at Harborlightbe knowledgeable of the philosophy of Montessori educationdemonstrate strong cultural awareness and responsiveness, as well as experience supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiativesPriority will be given to candidates with qualifications including: Montessori Credential- AMI, AMS, MACTEBachelor's Degree or advanced degree preferredMA EEC Teacher

REQUIRED

of all candidatesTeaching at Harborlightsupport a developmentally appropriate Toddler program for children Ages 2-3 in collaboration with lead teachershave enthusiasm, flexibility, and a desire to collaborate with colleagues both on your team and across different classroomsexhibit excellent communication with families to provide timely and appropriate feedback regarding student progresspossess a growth mindset when it comes to engaging with relevant and mission-driven professional learningResponsibilities at Harborlightperforming various duties, including classroom coverage, lunch duty, laundry, dishes etc.maintain aesthetically pleasing classroom space and common areasattending faculty and team meetings where appropriateparticipating in admissions programming as neededand other duties as assigned

Harborlight Montessori:

Harborlight is a co-educational independent day school currently enrolling 285 students from infant through grade eight. Serving Beverly and its surrounding towns since 1973, Harborlight is a leader in Montessori education and the lab school for Montessori Institute New England, a Montessori teacher education program. Harborlight is accredited by the American Montessori Society and the Association of Independent Schools in New England. Harborlight welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our school community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging in their teaching and learning. We encourage applications from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools. Harborlight believes that everyone is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national or cultural origin, sexual orientation, family style, political belief, military or veteran status, disability or other characteristics protected under federal or Massachusetts law. Harborlight makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. The schools equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation and benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

To Apply:

Candidates should send a letter, resume, and three written references to: Michael Bowler, Head of School c/o