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afternoon assistant teacher

$1,500 monthly stipend - part-time - 1:15-5:15pm

Focused on fostering practical life skills, daily experiences with art and nature, and high-quality nutrition, Tulip Tree Montessori offers a unique approach to caring for children ages 16 months up to 3 years old using the philosophy and methodology put forward by Dr. Maria Montessori.

Tulip Tree Montessori is seeking a quirky individual who is eager to get their foot in the door at a groundbreaking childcare program here in Indianapolis. The ideal candidate has a playful soul, a humble heart, and a life-long love of learning. Above all else, they must love being with and learning from young children. We view this position as a potential steppingstone towards a full-time salaried assistant teacher position once our expansion is complete.

Job Overview

  • Helps guide afternoon structured and unstructured activities

  • Assists with redirection and behavior assessment

  • Participates in ongoing diapering and toileting needs

  • Ensures dishes are washed daily

  • Ensures laundry is washed and dried daily

  • Assists with and completes daily cleaning and tidying

  • Participates in monthly staff meetings

  • Engages in a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education each year

REquirements

  • Show up each day with an open mind and an open heart

  • Energetic and engaging

  • Attention to detail specifically related to cleaning tasks

  • Reliable transportation

  • High school diploma or equivalent

BEnefits

  • Paid time off August through June (during scheduled school breaks)

  • 5 paid personal/sick days per school year

  • Montessori Mentorship

  • Paid Professional Development

  • Scholarship opportunity towards a degree in early childhood education

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