Are you a self-directed learner, eager to make a significant impact in a child's life by learning and applying the Montessori method of education?
Do you have a desire to work in Early Childhood Education or another child-related field?
Share your respect and awe for children by becoming a passionate and supportive member of our Salem Montessori School (SMS) community. Our number one priority is the well-being and development of every child. This includes the whole child - the physical, social/emotional, and cognitive. Our SMS staff members work together as part of a collaborative, caring team and serve as positive role models.
What we offer/Benefits:
- Competitive Pay ($15-$16 per hour)
- Holiday Care Hours
- Training and Career Development Opportunities
- Gaining experience working with children ages 3-6yrs
Successful team members:
- Are dependable and consistent in their ability to be physically and mentally present for the children
- Take responsibility for being proactive in problem-solving, caring for the environment, and building relationships
- Have keen awareness and observation skills
- Communicate articulately, respectfully, and constructively
- Excellent organizational skills and cleaning skills
- Provide basic needs for children in a caring manner
- Help in the nap rooms and end-of-the-day pick-up
- After-school care
Expectations:
- Monday-Friday
- 15 hrs/week
- Hours available 2:30pm-5:30pm
- Ability to be on your feet
- Ability to lift and move
- Ability to conduct chores apart from childcare
Requirements:
- Ages 18 or older
- High School Diploma or GED
- CPR and First Aid Certified or willing to be certified
- Experience with children (preferred)
PLEASE NOTE: Employees who are made an offer of employment will be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment background process that includes passing a Basic TB and fingerprint test, and completing an online training program. Applicants who do not pass or participate in any of this pre-employment process will have their offer of employment rescinded.
Visit http://salemmontessori.org or https://amshq.org/ to learn more about Montessori.
Skills Required
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED
- CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to become certified
- Experience working with children
- Ability to work Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., for 15 hours per week
- Ability to remain on feet and lift and move items
- Ability to perform chores apart from childcare
- Pass post-offer background process, including basic TB and fingerprint testing
- Complete required online training program
What We Do
Salem Montessori School guides children from infancy through middle school, fostering a love of learning and educating them to be caring and socially responsible citizens. It is a small, mixed-age preschool where learning grows from curiosity.
