Early childhood classroom assistant, Seton Montessori School

School: Seton Montessori School

Location: Clarendon Hills, IL

Job Title: Early childhood classroom assistant

Description: We are now hiring Assistants to join our Early Childhood team at Seton Montessori Institute and School in the beautiful area of Clarendon Hills, IL!

The position is a full-time opportunity to work with children and an amazing team while receiving great benefits.

About Seton Montessori Institute & School

Seton Montessori School (SMS) is in Clarendon Hills, Illinois. We offer year-round programming for children from birth through Elementary age. Located on a scenic six-acre campus, nestled amid a residential setting, Seton’s facilities offer children the finest in indoor and outdoor environments for learning and growing.

Our experienced and dedicated staff helps children develop an awareness of themselves and the world around them. The child works and learns in an atmosphere of balanced independence and structure within a mixed-age group setting.

SMS is a renowned, accredited Lab School for Seton Montessori Institute, one of the largest Montessori teacher education programs in North America. As a result, our staff practices the most current and progressive teaching methods in an authentic Montessori classroom, and there is ample opportunity to grow as a professional in our community!

Responsibilities:

• Working in the classroom designated by the school Administrator under the direction of the teacher

• Ensuring the safety and well-being of all the children

• Interacting positively in a friendly, calm, and nurturing manner with the children

• Encouraging and modeling social behavior and expectations appropriate to the age group

• Maintaining cleanliness of the classroom environment

• Assisting the teacher in evaluating each child’s progress

• Attending regular staff meetings

• Attending two professional development opportunities each year

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong desire to work with children and make a difference

• Commitment to learning about Montessori philosophy and education

• Commitment to continued professional development

• Ability to collaborate with a dynamic team

• Physical dexterity and ability to lift children up to 40 pounds

• High School Diploma or high school equivalence certificate

• Completion and maintenance of DCFS requirements

• Completion of Seton Montessori Institute paraprofessional course

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree

• Experience working with young children

What We Offer:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

• 401K plus company match

• Paid time off and paid vacation

• 50% tuition discount for children at any school in our network

• Ongoing professional development

• A network of supportive peers and mentors

• Career growth

Seton Montessori Institute and School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.90 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Professional development assistance

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

• No nights

• No weekends

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Contact Method: jobs@setonmontessori.org

Seton Montessori Institute & School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.