Oct 23 / aim

Infant-Toddler Teacher Leader

Name: Jess Haas
Phone Number: (406) 578-1651
Email: elevate.montessori@gmail.com
Name of School: Elevate Montessori School
Location of School: Livingston, MT
Posting Date: 10-23-2024
Age Level: Infant-Toddler
Position Type: Permanent
Position Title: Teacher-Leader
Working Hours: Full Time
Pay Range: $18-$22/hr
Ideal Start Date: 10-28-2024
Macte Certification Required? No

Job Description:
Summary Description
Elevate Montessori School is a small, nurturing Montessori community dedicated to fostering respect, kindness, trust, confidence, and love in children, families, and staff alike. We are
looking for a dedicated teacher-leader who will continue to build our culture of respect, collaboration, and joy. The ideal candidate will embrace the Montessori philosophy and
contribute to a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Primary Job Duties
● Guide children during work periods using Montessori principles.
● Observe and encourage children’s development with patience and care.
● Maintain an organized, clean, and prepared classroom environment.
● Model kindness, calmness, and consistency for students and staff.
● Participate in team meetings and collaborative planning sessions.
● Embrace and implement the Montessori Method in daily practice.
● Supervise children to maintain a safe, healthy environment and adhere to safety
guidelines.
● Support children during meals, snacks, and nap time transitions, ensuring comfort and
routine.
● Provide regular updates to families on their child's daily activities, progress, and any
concerns.
● Maintain accurate records of attendance, incidents, and child progress.
● Administer basic first aid when needed and follow emergency protocols.
● Help children with toilet learning, diapering, and personal care, encouraging
independence while offering support.
● Actively participate in at least 50% of community events
● Provide childcare for at least two Family Learning Nights per year.
● Contribute to maintaining a clean and welcoming environment by participating in shared cleaning tasks, including dishes, bathrooms, entryways, and laundry, ensuring the school
remains a safe and tidy space for all.
● Maintain current status on the Montana Early Childhood Project’s Practitioner Registry and provide all required training and documentation to ensure the facility remains in
compliance with licensing requirements.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. All employees are required to be responsible for and assist with additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

Required
● Reliable, timely, and diligent with a passion for working with young children.
● Availability Monday through Thursday 7:00am-4:00pm.
● Experience in traditional childcare is not required, but a love for working with children is essential.

Preferred
● Montessori certification preferred (compensation reflects certification level).

Compensation and Benefits:
This position is paid at a salary of $18.00 - $22.00 hourly. Benefits of this position include:
● Paid Time Off: After your 90 day probationary period, you will accrue 0.03833 hours of paid time off for every hour worked. If you work 40 hours a week this equates to 80 hours PTO per year.
● 8 Paid Holidays: If usually scheduled to work a holiday when the school is closed, you’ll receive your full day of pay. This includes Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Some of the paid holidays may align with specific religious observances. If you celebrate different
holidays, please speak with your supervisor to arrange an alternative day off.
● Cell Phone Stipend: You will receive $30/month towards your monthly cell-phone bill.
● Discounted Childcare: Full-time employees (32 hours and above) receive a 50% discount, while part-time employees (less than 32 hours) receive a 25% discount.
● Lunches Provided: Free lunch is offered to staff on their scheduled work days.
● Professional Development: We are committed to fostering continuous learning and provide opportunities for professional growth, including Family Education trainings and funding support for external training, subject to Elevate's professional development budget.
● Pediatric First Aid & CPR: Elevate covers the cost of approved staff First Aid & CPR certification.

How to apply:
 To apply, please submit a resume, letter of interest, and three references to elevate.montessori@gmail.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Desired start date is October 28th, 2024.

We acknowledge that some candidates - especially those from minority communities - may not feel their professional experience and skills are a match for this role. Please apply if you are passionate about this work and our mission calls to you. Many of the needed skills can be taught and our hiring committee values life experience. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

We encourage all to apply.