Charlottesville, VA
Mountaintop Montessori, a private independent school, seeks qualified candidates to fill a full-time Toddler Assistant position.
About Our School
Mountaintop Montessori provides the greater Charlottesville community with an exceptional and authentic Montessori education, serving children and families from infancy through adolescence. Our campus is home to year-round programming in which children thrive through experiential learning, interactions with the natural world, and collaborative discovery. Our campus is a 9-acre classroom with multiple gardens, a certified wildlife habitat, and an art studio.
About the Position
The desired profile for this position is someone who possesses strong classroom management skills and can guide children through redirection, consistency, and affirmative language. An open mind and flexibility are also highly desired.
The Toddler Assistant will work in the toddler program with students aged 18 months through 3 years.
This position begins as soon as possible and is contracted through August, with the potential to continue into the next school year.
Available Shift:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Responsibilities
Toddler Assistant is responsible for (but not limited to) the following duties:
ï‚·Calmly and efficiently assist in maintaining a safe and prepared environment.
Keep the environment in order: clean, supplied, and in good repair.
ï‚·Assisting with potty training support as needed
Develop sound relationships with all students
Ensuring group transitions happen safely and effectively
Maintaining appropriate child-to-staff ratios at all times
Ensure children are supervised at all times.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with the classroom team.
Be flexible and work closely with other Toddler classrooms and staff.
Must follow all Mountaintop Montessori policies and procedures, as well as all Virginia Department of Education licensing standards and Health Department guidelines.
Qualifications
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
As a condition of employment, a criminal background check and fingerprinting are required.
Must have regular, reliable, predictable attendance to perform essential job functions.
Ability to work effectively with parents, co-workers, and diverse communities.
Self-motivated individual who demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to respectful interactions.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with co-workers and children with honesty, kindness, and patience.
Physical requirements include sitting on the floor with students, squatting down to a child's eye level, kneeling, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, and performing cleaning tasks such as mopping and sweeping.
Interested applicants should direct correspondence to Janice Chapman, Lower School Director at jchapman@mountaintopmontessori.org
Salary & Benefits
Pay: $18.00/hr
Comprehensive Benefit Package including health insurance, paid time off & more
Professional Development Opportunities
A supportive and respectful work environment
Mountaintop is committed to offering equal opportunities in all of its enrollment and employment practices. Mountaintop does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, family makeup, marital status, age, socio-economic level, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, learning style, or any other protected category. Mountaintop is committed to ensuring that non-discrimination applies to all areas of enrollment and employment.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Contact Information for Applicants
Janice Chapman, Lower School Director jchapman@mountaintopmontessori.org
434-979-8886