Classroom Assistant - Toddler Program (ages 18 months to 3)

Bellevue Montessori School • Bellevue, WA

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Toddler Program takes place within our Park Campus, located on the northwest corner of Hidden Valley Park, offering students a lush natural atmosphere. We have bright classrooms filled with toddler-sized furniture and materials. Reality-based activities are of great interest to toddlers, so be prepared to help them learn how to perhaps: dress themselves, use the bathroom, set the table for a meal, wash dishes, prepare food. This will help the child become independent, develop gross and fine motor skills, and build self-esteem from their successes and from overcoming frustrations within a supportive environment.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must complete a PBC (portable background check), fingerprinting, WA State Food Handler’s Permit, proof of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) immunization and proof of a negative Tuberculosis skin test.
• Enjoy the presence of young children and want to help foster their growth
• Demonstrate flexibility and consistency in your work ethic and history
• Have experience observing children and have a background knowledge of the Montessori method

Responsibilities

• Assisting with early, late arrivals / pick-ups
• Supporting Head Teachers with maintenance in the classroom and prepare the environment
• Cleaning and sanitizing the classrooms and tools for learning
• Following health & safety procedures and supervising children including diapering
• Follow BMS policies and procedures
• Leading a group with stories, movement, songs, and other activities
• Assisting with snack preparation
• Engaging in conversation, reading books and poems, telling stories, and singing songs with children to increase their opportunities for language
• Aiding children only if necessary, using Montessori method
• Using positive discipline techniques to help students gain self-discipline and resolution skills
• Offer children the love, individual attention and support that they need to be successful and an independent thinker.
• Complying with trainings, attending meetings, and supporting new hires

Benefits

• The opportunity to directly impact the education of children positively
• Being a part of our amazing reputation
• Professional development programs for those who are interested in becoming a certified Montessori Instructor
• Competitive starting rate of $22.00 ($21.50 with no prior experience in classroom)
• Health insurance benefits are optional for full-time staff
• Paid sick leave / PTO
• Simple IRA matching contribution of up to 3%
• Initial reimbursement of up to $100 to complete DCYF licensing (Portable background check, CPR/FA, Blood Borne Pathogen, TB, MMR, Food Permit)
• Staff events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed