We are currently looking for a Montessori-Inspired Assistant Teacher to join our family!

Some job duties would be:

-Working with children between the ages of 2 through 5 years old as an assistant to the Lead Teacher

-Help prepare the classroom environment and create curriculum based on child-led interests

-Patiently and lovingly guiding the children through the day

-Have the ability to manage a class on your own within ratio in the absence of the Lead Teacher

-Cleaning, organizing, disinfecting, diapering, preparing snack among other responsibilities

-Passionate about developing a child's brain through their early childhood years

-Work well with other teachers to create a team environment

-Build relationships with families in a professional manner representative of the school

-Promote social, emotional, independence, fine and gross, language skills

-Take annual professional development courses for licensing purposes

-Be guided by all staff to learn and grow in this position

The Ideal Candidate:

-Is an apt listener and is able to learn quickly and follow instructions

-Has initiative and curiosity to see life through a child's eyes

-Is reliable, committed, energetic, patient, and detail oriented

-Has a desire to learn and improve their craft through free education offered

-Be qualified or willing to through Colorado Shines 3.0

-Has experience working in a preschool/elementary school setting

-Finds pride in working as a team

-Adaptable with grace to changes that may occur in the day

-Be professional and courteous to other staff and families

We are a small woman owned business that treats our staff like family! We manage all our employees with the utmost care and respect. Mental well-being and a balanced work/family life is important to us, therefore we are proud to offer our staff members the following benefits:

-20+ paid pre-determined PTO after 90 days throughout the school calendar year

-5 PTO days after 60 days

-5 additional PTO days after one year of employment

-60% Paid snow days as dictated by Douglas County Public Schools

-401k, Health, Dental, Vision

-Montessori Certification reimbursement program

-Free Child Development Associate Certification (CDA), EQIT, Pyramid Plus Approach and other professional development courses after 6 months of employment

-And so much more!

Pay starts at:  $15.75-and up depending on qualifications/experience.  Shifts can vary between 7:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

If this is something that speaks to you, we would love to hear from you!