Assistant Director and Preschool Teacher

Sign on Bonus $1000.00

About the role

Learning My Way Montessori is a state licensed Child Care Facility that provides quality child care for all families in the community in a warm, nurturing, loving, and educational environment. Early Childhood Teachers at Learning My Way Montessori must have experience caring for children. All Teachers must be committed to providing top quality care and education for students who are enrolled in our program. Our goal is to enhance the lives of every child that attends our facility.

Primary Responsibilities

- Organize activities and implement a curriculum that allows the children to learn about the world and explore their interests. - Coordinate activities of assistant group supervisors and aides. - Monitor children during outdoor activities and interact with the children to enhance their learning. - Maintain communication with parents and contact parents in emergency situations. - Send a photo to families of children engaged in small group activities daily. - Prepare and serve meals and monitor children during lunch and snack time. - Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring the problems to the attention of parents and the director. - Observe and document children’s progress, routines, and interest. - Help children keep good hygiene, change the diapers of infants and toddlers. - Complete any and all training required by LMWM, PHLpreK, PKC, ELRC, and any other associations LMWM is affiliated with, or may become affiliated with. - Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in ECE with a PA state teaching certification Pre-K - 4th preferred. - Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines. - Problem-solving and mediation skills.

Compensation

$26.00 - $30.00 per hour

About Learning My Way Montessori

Established in 2017, Learning My Way Montessori is a licensed and insured star 4 daycare center with two locations. One location in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, the other in the Norristown section of Montgomery County. We act as the second family to the children and provide before and after as well as overnight care.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide safe, affordable, and quality care for children and families. We create a nurturing environment and learning experience that are developmentally appropriate. Our goal is to build lifelong learners while we provide support and encouragement by working together with our families.