Benefits:- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Toddler Assistant Teacher – Full-Time
New Horizons Montessori Academy | Exton, PA
$17–$18/hour based on experience and qualifications, plus bonus potential
Monday–Friday | 40 hours/week | 9:15 AM–5:15 PM
Start as soon as possible
Help little learners build confidence, independence, and a love of discovery.
At New Horizons Montessori Academy (NHMA), you’ll work alongside a Lead Teacher in a warm Montessori classroom serving toddlers ages 1–2. If you’re nurturing, dependable, and enjoy helping young children reach new milestones, we’d love to meet you. Montessori experience isn’t required—we provide paid training.
WHY JOIN NHMA?
• Paid breaks: 45 minutes during an 8-hour shift
• Up to 13 paid days off annually: up to 4 accrued PTO days plus up to 9 days through our Holiday Incentive PTO program
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with a 100% employer match up to 4%
• 50% tuition discount for enrolled children or grandchildren
• Required childcare clearances, physical examination, and TB screening reimbursed after 90 days
• Baby Bonding Leave for eligible employees: up to two months of unpaid leave, plus a two-week return-to-work bonus earned after 90 calendar days of active employment following return
Full-time benefits are available after 90 days; Baby Bonding Leave is available after six months. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and school policy.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Partner with the Lead Teacher on activities, transitions, and daily routines
• Actively supervise and engage toddlers during learning, play, meals, outdoor time, and rest
• Provide attentive care, including diapering, toileting, feeding, and handwashing
• Encourage independence, positive interactions, and social-emotional development
• Keep the classroom clean, safe, organized, and welcoming
• Complete daily care documentation and required classroom records
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
• At least 2 years of professional childcare or early childhood classroom experience—required
• High school diploma or GED—required
• Patience, warmth, strong communication, and a collaborative attitude
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Toddler experience strongly preferred; CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus
• Completion of required Pennsylvania childcare clearances, background checks, physical examination, and TB screening before starting
• Completion of required health and safety, mandated-reporter, and school-provided training
SCHEDULE & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, Monday–Friday, with a scheduled shift of 9:15 AM–5:15 PM. Consistent attendance and reasonable flexibility to support classroom coverage are essential.
The role requires lifting and carrying children up to 35 pounds, sitting on the floor, standing, walking, and bending throughout the day. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
READY TO APPLY?
Apply through Indeed with your current resume, or email it to NHMA123@outlook.com. A resume is required for consideration.
Questions? Call or text 610-363-0290.
New Horizons Montessori Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and the operational needs of the school.