Infant (Nido) Community Assistant

Montessori Academy of Colorado • Denver, CO

2d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Nido Community Support works in our infant classroom environments alongside the Nido Community Support team, assisting our 3 Nido classrooms. As a Nido Community Support team member, one has to be especially patient and compassionate. Under the guidance of the classroom teachers, it is important to maintain an open, loving and cooperative environment for the Nido community and staff. The ideal candidate has a love for this stage in development, and the ability to assist the students with their most personal needs such as diapering, feeding, washing, and dressing.

Requirements

• 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 degree
• Current certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) or another Department-approved credential
• Qualify as a professional child care assistant through a combination of hours and verifiable experience in a professional child care setting
• Experience working with Infant Aged children (8 weeks- 24 months old) in a classroom setting
• Professionalism, including attendance, positivity, and flexibility.
• Strong communication skills.
• High energy and enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced environment.
• Criminal background check required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain the prepared environment according to the specifics provided by the school and lead teacher.
• Engage with the students and meet the needs of each child enrolled in the classroom.
• Communicate with the children using language and tone of voice that is authentic, natural and, most importantly, kind.
• Promote feelings of security and trust in Nido by encouraging and supporting them when necessary through activities.
• Seek balance when supporting Nido: avoid over-assisting or abandonment while children are practicing new skills (dressing, putting on shoes, face washing, nose wiping, etc.). Remember the credo should be “help me help myself to learn to do it well.” Ensure the children are clean and well cared for regarding diapering, feeding, handwashing, and mucus.
• Respond quickly and in a soothing fashion to distressed infants and ensure that they are comforted immediately.
• Follow the children and the energy of the classroom to determine the needs of the students.
• Be available, present, and focused on the children during daily transitions (i.e., work cycle, walks, outside time, lunch, and naps).
• Perform cleaning and maintenance necessary to keep the classroom and common spaces clean, beautiful, and safe.
• Maintain a positive work environment among all staff that is professional, kind, and inclusive.
• Support classroom staff lunch breaks.

Benefits

• Part-time, temporary and substitute employees will also accrue PTO during the school year at a rate of 1 hour of PTO per every 30 hours actually worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level