YCC Toddler Assistant Teacher - 2025/2026 School Year
- Full-time
Company Description
We are an independent Montessori school in Chicago serving over 500 students and their families, starting at a parent-infant class and up to 8th grade. We are a community of shared values working to fulfill a meaningful mission. NNM faculty, staff and parents strive for an equitable and inclusive school culture through intentional, reflective practices. We work together to challenge all students to think for themselves, pursue their ideas and become real learners for the real world.
Learn more about us on our website: www.nnms.org
Job Description
We are seeking a Toddler Assistant Teacher to join our Young Children's Community (YCC) here at Near North Montessori for the 2025/2026 school year!
The role of the Assistant Teacher (YCC) will support various aspects of the 18 months to 3 years old children; to help foster the development of the children intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Schedule: 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, with shifts falling between 8:00am and 6:00pm during the school year, with adjustments or additional time as needed. This role may also include an opportunity to work summer camps if desired.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Montessori Instructor Coach with the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth and development of students
- Prepare and maintain a Montessori environment, including developmentally appropriate materials and activities.
- Assist with maintaining a classroom true to the Montessori philosophy, including fostering a classroom community of respect and kindness.
- Demonstrate a warm regard, self-regulation, integrity, curiosity, responsibility, and creativity with a deep respect for racial, cultural, and gender diversity
- Assist in preparing, cleaning and maintaining the room environment and materials on a daily basis
- Act in a way that exemplifies and models the school’s expectations of grace and courtesy
- Attend and participate in meetings and training sessions for position, classroom, or level when invited
- Acquire professional training in the educational field by attending educational conferences, training workshops and other related activities
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested
Qualifications
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience working with children 18 months to 3 years old, preferably in a Montessori, educational setting
- CPR/First Aid
- Energetic, dedicated, and able to become involved in all aspects of the program
- Friendly, patient and warm demeanor
- Ability to communicate with parents in a positive and engaging manner
- Team player
- Demonstrated ability to provide high level of support and assistance
- Ability to commit to equitable education and employment practices, anti-bias, anti-racist work and learning
- Effective communicator, verbal and written, with children and adults
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to a variety of settings and environments
- Basic understanding of a child's cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development
- Demonstrated ability to provide high level of support and assistance
- Physical ability and stamina to support small children throughout the day
Additional Information
Full-time employment to start in August of 2025; however we would like to have this position filled by June of 2025.
Pay Information: The pay range for this position is $23.36 - $24.50 an hour based on skills and experience.
Near North Montessori offers a variety of benefits which include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- EAP Program & Pet Insurance
- Flexible Paid Time off
- Professional Development Opportunities
Near North Montessori believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, conditions, and privileges of employment.