Infant And Toddler Lead Teacher

Infant/Toddler Care Lead Teacher
Background: Libertas is a public charter school serving the Frayser neighborhood in Memphis. Our mission is to be a school for human flourishing: cultivating minds, hands, and hearts for lives of wonder, work, and love. We offer a rich, rigorous, and personalized liberal arts education through the method of Dr. Maria Montessori, with an attachment village of wraparound family supports. We currently serve birth through 5th grade; run an infant/toddler day care center; operate a nationally-accredited, state-licensed teacher training program; and are preparing to launch a middle school in 2024. Learn more on our website.
Role Summary: Full-time child care staff for infants and Toddlers (6 weeks through 3 years) in a summer and/or school-based Montessori program that fosters wonder, work, and love. (Our child care is called the "Nido" community, which in Italian means "nest".)
Role Information:

• Summer program May 30 through June 24th or July 1st (some availability is required before this date for training), 7:30am to 4pm
• School year begins July 18th or 25th; regular hours anywhere between 7:15 to 4pm (childcare hours are slightly longer than regular hours to allow staff members time to drop off and pick up their children.)
• Hourly wage of $15 to $18 per hour based on qualifications.
• Reports to child care Director/Lead Teacher

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervision: Oversee the safety and well-being of children in your care.
• Activities: Lead age-appropriate, child-centered activities, informed by the Montessori method (training provided)

• Sanitation & Safety: Implement an effective cleaning plan to ensure all of the classroom areas are sanitary and safe. When necessary, administer first-aid or CPR to children (training provided if needed).
• Record-Keeping & Communication: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of children's development and routines. Maintain excellent verbal and written communication with families about the child's activities and development.
• Scheduling: In collaboration with families, monitor schedules to ensure that children have enough rest, physical activity, and playtime.
• Nutrition: Collaborate with families to ensure that children are fed safely and on schedule.

Qualifications and traits

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge, experience, and confidence in caring for young children.
• Experience with or interest in learning the Montessori method of Infant and Toddler care.
• Warm, positive, and patient demeanor.
• Effective communication, including listening, writing, and speaking.
• Ability to multi-task while staying organized and attentive to detail.
• Flexible, takes initiative, and has a strong sense of personal ownership of responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively, with a growth mindset. Give and receive constructive feedback.
• Model of character.

Please send resume and cover letter to daycare@libertasmemphis.org and specify which dates and times you are interested in working. You can learn more about our school at www.LibertasMemphis.org. Libertas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.