Job: Toddler House Assistant
Job Description
Job Type: Full time, Salaried
Wage: $32,000-$36,000/yr.
Location: Salida, CO.
Job Description:
Salida Montessori Charter School is seeking a full-time Assistant Toddler Guide (ages 1–3) to join our dedicated team beginning August 2026.
At Salida Montessori Charter School, we believe even our youngest learners are capable, curious, and eager to explore the world around them. The Assistant Toddler Guide will work collaboratively with the Lead Guide to create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate Montessori environment that fosters independence, confidence, and joy in learning.
The ideal candidate will:
Work cohesively with the Lead Guide to prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly Montessori classroom
Support toddlers (ages 1–3) in developing independence, language, motor skills, and social-emotional growth
Help create a space of excitement and enthusiasm for learning
Maintain a safe, warm, and responsive classroom environment
Communicate professionally and compassionately with families and staff
Qualifications:
Experience working with toddlers or in early childhood settings preferred
Understanding of or willingness to learn Montessori philosophy and practices
Patience, flexibility, and a collaborative spirit
Commitment to professional growth
Ability to meet state licensing requirements for early childhood staff
Benefits:
Full Time Salary, $32,000-36,000, experience dependent
Colorado PERA participant
Health Insurance Stipend (starting at $300/ month)
A culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Fun with a shared vision
Interested applicants may call 719-539-4887 for more information or email a resume and references to info@salidamcs.org.
We look forward to welcoming a compassionate and enthusiastic educator to our toddler community!
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.