MONTESSORI INFANT (NIDO) TEACHER

Job Description

Salary: $19 - 23: Dependent upon Education & Experience

MONTESSORI INFANT (NIDO) TEACHER

Bozeman Montessori is hiring for a Montessori Nido Teacher in our infant (6 months to 18 months) classroom at our Enterprise Blvd campus. This position will be an integral member of our classroom team. Montessori experience is a plus, and we also provide on-the-job training. We have classrooms serving infants (6 months to 18 months,) Pre-Primary (toddlers, 18 months to 3 years), Primary (3 years to 6 years old) and Elementary (6 years to 9 years old) in our two campus locations.

Our Story: Bozeman Montessori is a place where the community comes together in support of children, to cultivate joyfully engaged individuals. Our seasoned, Montessori-trained teachers provide support as families navigate the complexities of the world in a safe, inspiring environment, intentionally designed for self-discovery and learning. Our flourishing community is grounded in the belief that everyone has value and a part to play in the world as unique as they are. Our science-based approach is responsive to the needs of individuals and supports the needs of human beings at every stage in life. In partnership, our time-tested method serves as a compass as families navigate their own journey.

Mission Statement: Our mission is to work collaboratively with families using the principles of Dr. Montessori to support child development within a community of caregivers. We strive to support the childrens independence and development while fostering in them joyful lifelong learning.

Our Core Values: Community, Integrity, Growth Mindset, Beauty

This Job is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Consistent and reliable

Loves babies, small children and families and is willing to honor the needs of the whole child

Adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances and environment

Strong intrapersonal skills

Candidate must:

Provide resume, three references, any diplomas, and transcripts for highest level of education

Satisfy licensing requirements, including copies of immunization records

Be current in adult/child CPR-First Aid Training (or become so within one month of hire)

Be willing to become current in Montana-required health and safety trainings (within one month of hire)

Pass background checks as required by licensing at the time of hire

Physical ability to bend over, lift up to 40 pounds

Extended periods of time sitting on the floor

Preferred Education:

Current Enrollment or Bachelors Degree in a relevant College Program

Experience with early childhood care and education

Montessori credential in early childhood is exceptional, but not required

Willingness to pursue MACTE birth to three training within one year is ideal

Ideal Candidate Has Capacity For:

Warmth, energy, and enthusiasm for working with young children with kindness, consistency, and calm

Meticulous preparation and maintenance of the environment, inside the classroom and outside in our play spaces and garden areas

Honoring our shared Montessori values of community, lifelong learning, compassion, integrity, as well as an appreciation for diversity

A commitment to protecting the physical and emotional safety of all children as a prerequisite for learning

Demonstrating strong, positive, solution-oriented communication skills

Ability to accept feedback gracefully

Showing sensitivity and respect for confidentiality on behalf of all members of our community

Job Type:Full-time, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm position, 34-40 hours per week, year-round with planned spring, summer and winter breaks

Employer Paid Benefits:

Paid Earned Time Off for all employees

Paid Break Days for full time employees

Paid Holidays (9 per year) for full time employees

Free Telemedicine & Teletherapy Plan for eligible employees and their families

Medical/Dental/Vision Expenses Reimbursement Program for full time employees

Additional paid time off for fulltime employees and more

Simple Plan IRA retirement 3% match for all employees, no waiting period

Tuition discount available to child of employees enrolled in our programs.

Paid professional development for required trainings and Montessori teacher education sponsorships available.

Access to our School Meal Program

Find Us!

Center website:

Facebook page: @bozemanmontessori

Instagram: @bozemontessori

Bozeman Montessori does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in admission or hiring policies.

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