Toddler Assistant Teacher - Float

The Montessori Academy of Colorado is a metropolitan school that engages each child through innovative academics, exploration of character, and a fearless, forward mindset. Job Title: Toddler Assistant Teacher - 2 Classroom Float Department: Toddler Reports To: Lower School Director Employee Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Salary Range: $21.30–$24.30 per hour Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:45am-4:45pm (with a 45-minute break) Job Summary The Toddler Assistant Float position provides essential support to two different toddler classrooms throughout each day, ensuring seamless transitions and continuous care for the children. The Assistant Float will assist Lead Teachers and other Assistants by moving between classrooms to ensure smooth operations, support children's needs, and help maintain a clean and organized environment in both settings. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about early childhood development, enjoys working in a team, and is dedicated to meeting toddlers' emotional, physical, and social needs. Flexibility, adaptability, and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role. At the Montessori Academy of Colorado we provide an Adaptive Workweek schedule for our Nido and Toddler Communities. This benefit allows for an adjusted working day or working week depending on position. This Toddler Assistant Float position is scheduled for 7.25 hours per day, five days per week. The hourly rate is adjusted upward so your weekly earnings are equivalent to a full 40-hour workweek. For example - while this position is posted for $21.30–$24.30 per hour, it is our Adaptive Workweek schedule adjusted rate, equivalent to $19.30–$22.00 per hour at 40 hours/week. Job Duties And Responsibilities Provide dynamic support across two toddler classrooms daily, assisting Lead and Assistant teachers in both rooms with maintaining a prepared Montessori environment and classroom routinesAssist with implementing lesson plans in both classrooms, adjusting to the unique needs of each group of children and ensuring developmental goals are metActively engage with children in both classrooms, fostering a language-rich environment and supporting their social and emotional growthAssist toddlers with personal care tasks such as toileting, feeding, dressing, and washing in both classrooms, ensuring every child receives appropriate care and respectBalance responsibilities between the two classrooms, prioritizing tasks based on the immediate needs of the children and staff in each spaceCommunicate professionally with parents as needed, updating them on their child's progress and interactions in both classroomsEncourage independence in toddlers by supporting them in developing new skills while ensuring they have appropriate guidance and assistance across both environmentsRespond quickly and attentively to children’s emotional or physical needs, ensuring they feel secure and comforted regardless of the classroom settingSupervise children during outdoor play, helping manage transitions between classrooms and ensuring safe, stimulating activities for all toddlersStay actively engaged and focused during daily transitions, such as moving between work cycles, outdoor play, meals, and nap time in both classroomsAssist in keeping both classrooms and shared spaces clean, orderly, and safe by performing regular cleaning and maintenance tasks as neededCollaborate effectively with Lead Teachers in both classrooms and other team members to ensure a positive, inclusive work environmentParticipate in weekly team meetings to share observations and discuss strategies for supporting children in both classrooms, contributing to their overall development Qualifications Must be at least 18 and have one of the following:A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university A 2-year college degree in child development or early childhood education from an accredited college or university or actively pursuing a degreeA current certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) or another Department-approved credentialQualify as a professional child care assistant through a combination of hours and verifiable experience in a professional child care settingExperience working with Primary aged children (1.3-2.5 years old) in a classroom settingProfessionalism, including attendance, positivity, and flexibilityStrong communication skills and ability to effectively interface with students, parents, faculty, and staffHigh-energy and enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced environmentCriminal background check required upon hire At MAC, we invest in the people who make our mission possible by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. This includes the potential for paid Montessori training, paid holidays and seasonal breaks, flexible paid time off for personal or sick time needs, and paid professional development. MAC also provides health, dental, and vision insurance options, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, HSA plan, employer-paid life insurance, and additional voluntary life insurance, critical illness, and disability plans. Employees also receive an RTD EcoPass. MAC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment, free of discrimination or harassment, for its community. MAC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, immigration/citizen status, age, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, disability, socio-economic status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit fact. Any person with a concern or allegation of discrimination or harassment shall report it to MAC’s Compliance Coordinator. 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