Montessori Infant Lead Guide
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Infant Lead Guide, Child Garden MontessoriChild Garden Montessori offers unique learning opportunities for children in a nurturing, safe and stimulating environment. With a Montessori curriculum and focus on early childhood education and development, we strive to provide the best foundation for children to build upon for future success. Our school is located in the beautiful Loring Park neighborhood near downtown Minneapolis behind the Basilica building, with opportunities for walks to the park, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the Minneapolis Farmers Market and other parts of the neighborhood.
Role DescriptionThis is a full-time position for a Montessori Infant Guide. The Infant guide will prepare the Montessori classroom environment and present the Montessori materials to children ages 6 weeks to 18 months. In addition, they will provide a safe and nurturing environment to ensure every child's wellbeing and engage with parents or caregivers to keep them abreast of their child's progress. The lead Infant Guide will direct and collaborate with a team of two to three assistants throughout the day.
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field preferredMontessori training or experience is a plusMinimum of 2 years of experience as a Montessori Infant Teacher or in a similar roleThorough understanding of child development principles and a commitment to child-centered approach to teaching
ResponsibilitiesEffective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with children, parents and caregiversPatience, creativity and the ability to adapt to the changing needs of infantsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailExperience with child observation and assessment tools to inform and individualize learning experiences for infantsAbility to work Collaboratively as a teamFamiliarity with state licensing requirements for early childhood education
BenefitsHealth InsuranceDental Insurance401KPaid holidays
If interested, send cover letter and resume to Rita Miller: education@ChildGardenMontessori.com
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