Center: Polaris, OH Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Seasonal No evenings or weekends! Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at Villa Montessori! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join Villa Montessori! What will you be doing? As an Assistant Teacher, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide an authentic Montessori experience by following each child as they grow and develop independence, confidence and a strong sense of community. Responsibilities include: + Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 16 months – 6 years. + Assist and support the lead teacher with supervision of children in the classroom while fostering an environment that will allow children to develop at their own pace. + Work with individual and small groups of children as directed by the lead teacher. + Create a rapport with the children and be responsive to their needs, guiding them through self-directed activities. + Maintain open lines of communication with parents to answer questions. + Responsible for the care and maintenance of the classroom, teaching materials and equipment. Top Reasons to join BrightPath: • We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment! • All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money! • We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for courses related to your field. • Full-time staff accrue paid time off in their first year. • Full-time staff are given 8 paid holidays off. • Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance. Requirements: + High School Diploma or equivalent + 1+ years’ experience working in a licensed childcare facility preferred. + Ability to multitask and remain organized. + Ability to work within regular operating hours. + Must meet state criteria for childcare employment. Preferred Qualifications: + Associate degree in early childhood development or related field. + Familiarity with the Montessori approach to education. + Responsible + Team Player/Cooperative If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.