Assistant Teacher Infant Room

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Job Title: Infant Room Assistant Teacher (Full-Time)
Location: New Horizons Montessori Academy Exton, PA
Schedule: MondayFriday | 8-Hour Shifts | In-Person
Pay: $18$20 per hour


About Us


At New Horizons Montessori Academy (NHMA), we are committed to fostering independence, confidence, and a love of learning through the Montessori philosophy. We are currently hiring a full-time Assistant Teacher to join our Infant Room team, serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 months.

Position Overview


In our Infant Room, two Assistant Teachers work as equal partners in a collaborative care model designed specifically for infants. Both team members share responsibility and receive ongoing support from school leadership. This approach ensures a calm, consistent, and nurturing environment. The ideal candidate is warm, dependable, and experienced in infant care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, loving care, including feeding, diapering, and soothing
  
  
• Support infants sensory exploration and developmental milestones
  
  
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom
  
  
• Follow daily care routines and ensure consistency throughout the day
  
  
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with co-teachers and families at pickup
  
  
• Uphold NHMAs health, safety, and Montessori-based care standards
  
  

Requirements

• Must have at least one year of experience working with infants
  
  
• Experience in early childhood education is preferred
  
  
• High School Diploma or GED (required)
  
  
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (required)
  
  
• Eligible to work in the United States
  
  
• Able to pass all required PA background checks: FBI fingerprinting, child abuse, and criminal history
  
  
• A recent physical exam and a negative TB test are required
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• $18$20/hour, depending on experience
  
  
• Paid daily break (3045 minutes)
  
  
• Up to 4 days PTO annually
  
  
• Health insurance (eligible after 90 days, full-time only)
  
  
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% (eligible after 90 days)
  
  
• Baby Bonding Leave: 2 months unpaid + 2 paid bonus weeks distributed over 4 months after return (eligible after 6 months)
  
  
• 50% tuition discount for children or grandchildren enrolled at NHMA

How to Apply


Apply directly, or call/text 610-363-0290 to speak with our Managing Director, Dr. Karen Herrmann, or text our HR Director, Fatima Ahmed,at 410-575-3496.