Assistant Educator

Sonnet Montessori•Marion, OH

3d•$14 - $16

About The Position

At Sonnet Montessori, Assistant Educators help create warm, inclusive, and joyful environments where children, families, and staff can thrive. The role supports the Lead Educator in providing a nurturing, positive, and innovative learning environment that helps students develop essential skills for lifelong success. Through collaboration, flexibility, and care, Assistant Educators promote children’s social and emotional development, encourage curiosity, reinforce daily routines, and help maintain a safe, stimulating classroom where every student is valued, respected, and supported. The Assistant Educator helps implement play-based, age-appropriate activities aligned with early learning standards; supervises and engages with students; supports developmental progress documentation; maintains classroom cleanliness and safety; helps children with conflict resolution and routines; communicates with families under the guidance of the Lead Educator and Director; and collaborates with colleagues and supervisors. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends. The listed Iowa pay range is $14–$16 USD.

Requirements

Must meet Department of Human Services (DHS) Assistant Teacher qualification requirements.
Knowledge of early childhood development principles and best practices.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including extended periods of standing or sitting; lifting and carrying young children and classroom materials weighing up to 40 pounds; bending, stooping, and kneeling; and responding quickly to emergencies or situations requiring physical intervention.
Willingness to undergo background checks and meet state licensing requirements for working in a childcare setting.
Must possess valid CPR/First Aid certification or be willing to obtain it within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist the Lead Educator in implementing play-based, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that support students’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development and align with early learning standards.
Help maintain a positive classroom culture that fosters belonging, safety, and curiosity.
Supervise and engage with students to ensure their safety and active participation in daily activities.
Help monitor students’ developmental progress and support documentation as directed by the Lead Educator.
Clean and sanitize the classroom daily, including toys, surfaces, equipment, and other areas.
Help guide students in conflict resolution and problem-solving using developmentally appropriate techniques.
Support adherence to classroom schedules and routines.
Communicate positively and professionally with families during drop-off, pick-up, and as needed, under the guidance of the Lead Educator and Director.
Use the company’s Parent Communication app to provide families with daily updates on children’s progress, activities, and development.
Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to share ideas, resources, and best practices and foster collaboration and innovation.