Toddler Assistant Teacher

Toddler Teacher / Assistant Teacher – ECE Qualified $20–$22/hour | Peak Ave Montessori | Morgan Hill, CA Love working with toddlers? Join a school where your passion for early childhood education can grow into a rewarding career! Peak Ave Montessori in Morgan Hill is looking for a warm, dependable, and enthusiastic Toddler Assistant Teacher to join our Poppy Pre-Primary Community, serving children ages 18-30 months. We're looking for a fully qualified Early Childhood Educator who enjoys the energy, curiosity, and excitement of working with toddlers and wants to be part of a supportive, collaborative teaching team. At Peak Ave Montessori, we believe the earliest years are some of the most important. Our classrooms are designed to encourage independence, confidence, language development, and meaningful connections through hands-on learning and purposeful exploration. Montessori experience is a plus, but not required! We welcome qualified early childhood educators who are excited to learn and grow with us. What You'll Do - Partner with the Lead Guide and teaching team to create a warm, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment. - Support toddlers as they develop independence, communication skills, confidence, and positive social relationships. - Engage children in hands-on learning experiences, including art, music, sensory activities, outdoor exploration, and practical life skills. - Supervise and support children throughout classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, rest periods, and daily transitions. - Assist with diapering, toileting, handwashing, dressing, and other daily care routines with patience and respect. - Help maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming Montessori classroom. - Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators. What We're Looking For - Fully qualified Early Childhood Educator with the required California ECE units. - Experience working with toddlers or young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred. - A caring, patient, dependable, and positive approach to working with young children. - Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude. - An understanding of early childhood development and age-appropriate classroom practices. - An interest in Montessori education and continued professional growth. Why Join Peak Ave Montessori? - $20–$22 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. - A welcoming and collaborative school community. - Opportunities for professional development and continued learning. - Opportunities to explore Montessori training and certification. - Potential for career growth into future Lead Guide and leadership positions. - The opportunity to make a meaningful difference during some of the most important years of a child's development. Physical Requirements & Work Environment Working with toddlers is active, rewarding, and hands-on! This position requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and sit on the floor throughout the day; lift and assist children or classroom materials weighing approximately 10–30 pounds as needed; actively supervise children indoors and outdoors; and respond promptly to children's needs in a lively early childhood classroom environment. Grow With Us! Whether you're an experienced toddler teacher or a qualified early childhood educator looking for a school where you can continue developing your skills, we'd love to meet you! At Peak Ave Montessori, you'll be part of a team that values kindness, collaboration, consistency, and the important work of helping young children become confident, capable, and independent learners. Apply today and take the next step in your early childhood education career with Peak Ave Montessori!