Toddler Guide

About the role

The Ohana Child Development Center, located at Bandwidth's Raleigh headquarters, offers Montessori and RIE-based programs for children aged 4 months to 5 years. This role involves nurturing a collaborative learning space where children guide the curriculum, supporting Bandwidth families, and fostering a respectful environment.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Collaborate with a lead guide to set up the learning environment based on Montessori and RIE principles.
• Manage children's physical care, including diapering and toileting, using Montessori and RIE methods.
• Ensure daily care adheres to all school and classroom rules and licensing standards.
• Maintain constant visual supervision to ensure child safety.
• Regularly observe and document each child's development.
• Adjust and maintain the classroom environment based on children's observed needs.
• Keep the classroom safe, clean, and organized.
• Provide clear communication and feedback to parents.
• Model positive social behavior and guide children using positive discipline.
• Build respectful relationships with families, children, and co-teachers, valuing diverse backgrounds.
• Meet regularly with co-teachers to discuss observations, environment design, curriculum, and challenges.
• Prepare developmental reports for parents and conduct three parent conferences annually.
• Share important information about children and the classroom with co-teachers.
• Maintain a professional image reflecting Ohana and Bandwidth values.
• Complete all required training hours and certifications for licensing.
• Be open to implementing new teaching strategies as directed by the Ohana Director and Board.
• Attend faculty meetings regularly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3 years of experience in an early childhood setting.
• Understanding of child development.
• Knowledge of Montessori and RIE caregiving techniques.
• Skilled in observation and documentation.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to lift, move, or hold children up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to observe children from various distances and heights.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands to feel.

Nice to have

• BA or BS degree in early childhood education or child development.
• MACTE accredited Montessori certification.
• 5+ years of experience in a Montessori infant or toddler environment.
• Knowledge of Positive Discipline.
• Fluency in languages other than English.

Skills & tools

• Montessori principles
• RIE techniques
• Observation and documentation
• Positive discipline

Practical notes

Bandwidth offers 100% company-paid medical, vision, and dental coverage for employees and their families with low deductibles. New hires receive four weeks of PTO, with additional PTO available through volunteer hours and company challenges. A "PTO Embargo" policy prevents work interruptions during time off. "Mahalo moments" grant extra time off for significant life events like graduations, home purchases, weddings, anniversaries (every five years), and the birth of a grandchild. Employees can also utilize 90-minute workout lunches and unlimited sessions with a company nutritionist.