Preschool Late Day Teacher
Pay: Wage determined by related education and experience
Job Classification: Full Time, 35 hours/week, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Job Reports To: Head of School
Term: 8/24/2026 – 6/11/2027
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Late Day Preschool Teacher is responsible for preparing specific materials for the a program of children, ensuring the classroom compliments and supports Montessori philosophy, communicating regularly with the teaching team, planning a schedule supportive of the children, partnering with families, and addressing the needs of individual children.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
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Montessori certification
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Early Childhood Education degree
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DCF course to work as a lead teacher in a licensed childcare facility, Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher or equivalent from a higher education institution
BENEFITS:
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Competitive Pay
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Paid Time Off
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Holiday Pay
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Paid Training
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Competitive Pay
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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Retirement Contribution
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Short-term and Long-term Disability
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Paid Time Off
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Holiday Pay
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Paid Training and Professional Development
RESPONSIBILITIES:
To support and complement the Late Day Montessori Classroom:
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Develops and follows an understanding of the Montessori philosophy.
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Prepares the environment daily to accept children.
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Plans, prepares, and creates materials that are inviting and engaging to the child.
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Sets up the classroom to support child independence, and provides real work opportunities for children.
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Allows children to continue with morning work in the afternoon while providing a set of complementary materials.
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Responsible for using the classroom allowance to maintain a set of engaging afternoon materials.
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Supports the classroom team by carrying out directives and plans for specific children set forth by the morning classroom teacher.
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Observes the children in their environment to assess their needs, skills, interests and talents.
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Provides a classroom that meets the needs of individual children.
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Follows ground-rules of the classroom established by the morning classroom.
Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy environment:
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Ensures that all classroom practices are in compliance with State Licensing Rules and City Accreditation Standards.
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Maintains a safe environment.
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Maintains a clean and sanitary classroom.
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Follows WMS policy for attendance and knows the whereabouts of children in their care at all times.
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Promotes safe and healthy behavior between children.
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Regularly reviews posted information to insure the safety and well being of the children.
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Manages emergencies and/or challenges with skill and expertise.
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Helps with dressing, undressing, and toileting, including diapering if needed.
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Physically engage with children which may require repetitive bending, sitting, standing, moving quickly across an indoor or outdoor surface, sight and hearing ability necessary to keep children within sight and sound, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Developing an understanding of Montessori philosophy and WMS Mission:
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Present materials as directed by Lead Montessori Teacher
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Know existing materials, their purpose and use, and become familiar with new materials
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Understand Montessori rationale in terms of approaching each child
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Adheres to ground rules and is a role model for all
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Encourages children to be independent
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Allows activities to be child-led
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Carries out WMS Child Guidance Policy
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Studies to continually deepen understanding of the Montessori Philosophy
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Works to carry out any adopted school initiatives (Environmental Stewardship, Diversity and Equity, and Inclusion) and organization’s mission
Establish positive and productive relationships with families:
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Relates pertinent information to parents on a daily basis
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Promotes communication with parents
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Relates all concerns regarding a child to the Morning Lead Montessori Teacher to communicate with the family
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Is friendly and positive when communicating any information regarding a child to the family
To maintain a commitment to professionalism:
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Promotes WMS’s philosophy and educational objectives
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Follows WMS policies, procedures, and general work rules in WMS Employee Handbook
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Engages in ongoing staff development and continuing education to improve personal and professional skills
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Attends monthly staff meetings, workshops, and inservice training provided by WMS unless receives approval from the Director
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Attends WMS school calendar functions as requested
Physical demands:
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Must be able to perform all reasonable Teacher physical demands
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Must be able to lift and carry an individual weighing 50 lbs
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Must be able stand for periods greater than 6 hours
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Must be able to walk up and down stairs continuously
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Must be able to turn, squat, kneel, crouch, and bend over without issue
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Must be able to work all contracted daily hours uninterrupted (besides designated break)
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Must be able to work all weekly contracted hours
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and environmental stewardship
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Commitment to Woodland’s mission and values
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High school diploma or equivalent
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18 years or older
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Hold the DCF required course to work as an assistant teacher in a licensed childcare facility, Introduction to the Child Care Profession or equivalent from a higher education institution
SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
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Current CPR certification
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Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training
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Children Abuse and Neglect Mandatory Reporter Training
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WMS provides these trainings
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be able to perform all reasonable Teacher physical demands
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Must be able to lift and carry an individual weighing up to 50 lbs
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Must be able stand for periods greater than 6 hours
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Must be able to walk up and down stairs continuously
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Must be able to twist, turn, squat, kneel, crouch, and bend over without issue
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Must be able to work all contracted daily hours uninterrupted (besides designated break)
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Must be able to work all weekly contracted hours
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Assisting the child on the toilet and or with diaper changes.
Woodland is an EEO/AA employer and we value a diverse workforce.
Please email your resume to [email protected] if you are interested in applying for this position. Thank you!
