Montessori Toddler Teaching Assistant **Dubuque Montessori School** 1 Positions ID: 73836 Posted On 07/11/2025 **Job Overview** We are looking for a responsible, and caring individual to join our toddler classroom team and be a part of our compassionate and creative staff! Experience working in a childcare setting is preferred, but we will train the right candidate. Our toddler classroom has 12 students, ages two through young three along with one lead teacher and two assistant teachers. This position does require you to work with older children ages 3-5 at times throughout the day (lunch, extended care). Assistant responsibilities include but are not limited to: + Providing support to lead teacher. + Help instruct, guide, and supervise children during the day. + Follow Iowa Department of Health and Human Service Childcare guidelines, which includes passing background check, being fingerprinted, and completing necessary trainings. Must become CPR/First Aid certified if not already. Dubuque Montessori pays for all required trainings. + Help to prepare daily snack, assist with supervision at snack and lunch. + Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly environment. Dubuque Montessori runs on a similar calendar to Dubuque Community Schools. We are only in session late August through the end of May. All summers and holidays off. We follow Dubuque School weather cancellations, but not 2-hour delays. This position is for a M-F schedule, at least 8:30-3:00, but would love to discuss a schedule that may consist of a few more hours! Primary Contact 1686855765850 Beth Duccini , Phone Phone Phone Fax bethduccini@dubuquemontessori.org Email False False False **Job Details** Categories Child Care/Day Care/Personal Care Education Location Dubuque, IA Shift First Shift Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Pay/Salary $14 and up per hour depending on experience. Bonuses offered Benefits PTO (Paid Time Off) **Qualifications** Education High School/GED Company ID 34500 Job REQ # \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250711 End Date 20250808 Featured Job 0 TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Toddler Group Leader Dubuque Community Y Assistant Director of Clinical Education- Physical Clarke University Assistant Chief Flight Instructor - Fixed-Wing University of Dubuque Graduate Assistant for Strength and Conditioning University of Dubuque Graduate Assistant for Men's Wrestling University of Dubuque Graduate Assistant for Softball University of Dubuque Graduate Assistant - Heritage Center Social Media University of Dubuque Graduate Assistant in the Nursing Department University of Dubuque Graduate Assistant in the Office of Human Resource University of Dubuque Childcare Assistant - Full-Time $1,000 INCENTIVE! Hills & Dales **Share this Job** Dubuque Montessori School **About the Company** Since 1968 Dubuque Montessori School has provided thousands of children the learning tools needed to build a solid foundation for future growth, development, and success. We are a parent-run, nonprofit organization. Parents serve on the board of directors, which in conjunction with the administrator, Montessori trained teaching staff, and the experienced assistants, makes important decisions regarding the school. Our carefully prepared classrooms offer socialization and formal learning experiences for children ages 2-6 based on the wonderful philosophy and curriculum of Dr. Maria Montessori. The children are taught how to be respectful, responsible and caring individuals. Research proves that the best predictor of future success is a positive sense of ones self. Our program, based on self-directed, non-competitive activities, help each child develop a positive self-image along with the confidence to face challenges and adapt to change with optimism. Experiences in a Montessori classroom instill a love of learning in the child that will carry them through their lifetime.