Assistant Teacher in Montessori School

About the role

Associate teachers play a key role in Montessori classrooms, cultivating high quality learning opportunities for infants, toddlers, preschool and Kindergarten aged students (birth through 6 years old). This is a full-time position which works alongside trained Montessori Teachers (as part of a teaching team) to deliver on our mission to develop a lifelong love of learning in our students.

Responsibilities

• Play a supporting role in the classroom under the direction of trained Montessori teachers and work amongst a team of teachers
• Maintain a safe, clean, and tidy classroom environment in accordance with Montessori philosophy
• Provide basic care and active supervision of young children as needed
• Engage in positive redirection to children and maintain a positive learning environment
• Communicate with parents as needed on routine matters regarding the health and care of students

Requirements

• Minimum required CDA or Associate's Degree, or some college coursework
• At least 18 years of age
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in a related field (Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Development)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Option to pursue Montessori Teacher Certification with attractive payment plans and subsidized tuition
• On demand pay with UKG Wallet
• 50% childcare tuition discount
• 401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including paid time off that increases with seniority, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision options available, additional life, disability, and retirement plans
• Educational and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid CDA