Montessori Toddler Co-Teacher

The Toddler Assistant Teacher partners with the Lead Guide to support toddlers as they grow in independence, language, movement, and social skills. You will help keep a calm, orderly Montessori environment where children can do things for themselves: dress, prepare snack, care for the room, and use the toilet.

Supporting the child

• Supervise toddlers actively indoors and outdoors, and keep required ratios at all times.
  Support independence in practical life: hand-washing, dressing, snack preparation, table setting, and clean-up.
• Guide toilet learning with patience and respect, and handle diapering and changes of clothes.
• Model grace and courtesy; use clear, simple language and give limited, real choices.
• Respond calmly to big feelings, biting, and conflict, using the classroom's positive guidance approach.
• Support language with naming, conversation, songs, and books.
  Health, safety, and records
• Follow sanitation, hand-washing, food safety, and allergy procedures.
• Follow nap routines and the school's rest-time policies.
• Record daily care (meals, toileting, nap, notes) and report illness, injury, or concerns to the Lead Guide.

Follow state licensing regulations and school policies, including mandated reporting.
The prepared environment

• Keep shelves, materials, and work spaces clean, complete, and inviting.
• Prepare snack and lunch areas and help with daily and weekly cleaning.
• Observe children and share notes that help the Lead Guide plan.

Families and team

• Greet families warmly, support smooth separations, and share brief updates.
• Keep family and child information confidential.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and school events; cover breaks and other rooms as needed.