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ASSISTANT TODDLER GUIDE

About the position

NOPA Montessori is seeking to hire a full-time, committed and passionate educator to join our supportive team. The Assistant Teacher will work in collaboration with the Lead Teacher to prepare and maintain the classroom environment, including cleaning, arranging and stocking classroom materials. The Assistant Teacher is a crucial part of fostering a loving, supportive, and calm community!

Job Responsibilities

  • Supervise 12 children between the ages of 18 months - 2.5 years old inside the classroom and during two daily park outings

  • Keep the environment in order: clean, supplied and in good repair

  • Collaborate and communicate with classroom staff and administration

  • Support the Lead Teacher by observing children and keeping records of their progress

  • Support children through the toilet learning process

  • Support children during nap time

  • Be available for full time work shifts 9:15am-6:00pm Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

  • 12 ECE Credits (Minimum of 6 units completed and enrolled in 6 additional units)

  • Classroom Experience with children between the ages 18 months - 2.5 years old (1+ years preferred)

  • Experience in a Montessori classroom is a plus!

  • A warm and friendly personality with the ability to be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, including children and adults

  • Love of children and families

  • Must have oral and written proficiency in the English language

  • Must complete post-offer, pre-employment physical, provide proof of required vaccinations and TB test

  • Ability to lift 40 pounds

  • Criminal and Background Clearance

  • CPR/First Aid Certification (or be willing to acquire)

  • Must be authorized to work in the US (We CANNOT sponsor visas at this time)

Compensation

We offer a competitive SF salary and benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid vacation and major holidays, professional development opportunities, tuition discounts, and relocation reimbursement.

Start Date

Can start immediately and ideally by April 6, 2026

Substitute teachers

Job Responsibilities

  • Support the teaching staff to supervise children inside the classroom and during park outings

  • Keep the environment in order: clean, supplied and in good repair

  • Collaborate and communicate with classroom staff and administration

  • Support children during nap time

  • Support children with the toileting process

  • Be available substitute work shifts between 8:00am-6:00pm Monday through Friday

Qualifications

  • 12 ECE Credits (Minimum of 6 units completed and enrolled in 6 additional units)

  • Classroom experience with children between the ages 18 months - 5 years years old (1+ years preferred)

  • Experience in a Montessori classroom is a plus!

  • A warm and friendly personality with the ability to be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, including children and adults

  • Love of children and families

  • Must complete post-offer, pre-employment physical, provide proof of required vaccinations and TB test

  • Ability to lift 40 pounds

  • Criminal and Background Clearance

  • Must be authorized to work in the US (We CANNOT sponsor visas at this time)

Start Date

Immediate Openings

Teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning.
— Robert Meehan, author