Preschool Teacher
Seattle Jewish Montessori is a private school in Seattle that fuses Montessori philosophy and Jewish tradition. Our focus is creating a warm, positive, family-like environment for children, staff and families. We design our classroom environments with intention to meet the unique needs and interests of each child.
We are seeking a preschool teacher to work as a floater. full time in our early childhood starting in January 2025. The floater's job entails helping with breaks and spending time in whichever classroom is needed on a given day- either infants, toddlers or preschool. Having Montessori experience is a plus, but not necessary.
Each classroom varies in the number of children and teachers. The children in all classes are there from 8:30- 4 daily. Each teacher is given a 10 minute morning break and a 30 minute lunch break.
We provide competitive wages with a sign-on bonus of $500 ($250 on first paycheck and $250 ninety days later) and paid time off.
Job Details:
- Full-time
- Help with breaks and spending time in different classrooms as needed
- Supervise the children throughout the day in the classroom and outside
- Assist the classroom teachers in maintaining a tidy and clean work environment for the children
- Support and assist the other teachers in the classroom
- Maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with the other teachers
- Assist the children with self care- such as snacks, mealtimes, and bathroom reminders
- Be a warm and caring presence for the children
Skills/Qualities:
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Easygoing
- Creative
- Team Player
- Respectful
- Physical ability to sit on the floor and bend down
- Calm and pleasant demeanor
- Warmth
- Positive energy