Early Childhood Program Assistant (Part-Time)

About the role

The Early Childhood Program Assistant supports the classroom teaching team and helps create a calm, engaging, and respectful learning environment. This is a part-time, academic-year position ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children and values collaboration, observation, and thoughtful guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom activities and daily routines.
• Observe and respond to the needs of individual children and small groups.
• Maintain an organized, respectful, and safe environment.
• Model and encourage kindness, self-control, and responsibility.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and school leadership.
• Collaborate with colleagues across program levels.

Requirements

• You are someone who:
• Enjoys working with young children and understands their developmental needs.
• Is observant, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Works well as part of a collaborative team.
• Has a positive, flexible, and “can-do” attitude.
• Is interested in continued learning and professional growth.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Two or more years of classroom experience are preferred.
• Commitment to best practices in education and meeting the needs of each child.
• Ability to meet Washington State DCYF requirements (training may be provided for the right candidate).
• Background check.
• TB test.
• Child Care Basics.
• First Aid/CPR.
• Bloodborne pathogens training.

Benefits

Paid time off. 403(b) retirement plan. Professional development allowance. Supportive, mission-driven work environment.

How to apply

Please submit: A cover letter describing your teaching philosophy and interest in Woodinville Montessori School. A resume. Applications without a cover letter may not be reviewed.

About Woodinville Montessori School

Woodinville Montessori School is a non-profit, independent, Montessori school that is fully accredited through 12th grade by NWAIS. Woodinville Montessori School is accredited by AMS for students aged 18 months to 17 years and approved by Washington State through 12th grade. The purpose of our school is to facilitate all aspects of growth: mental, physical, social, emotional and spiritual, by allowing children to exercise their natural curiosity, and to follow their interests within a varied and stimulating environment, in an atmosphere of love and respect, under the guidance of skilled teachers, to inspire a passion for excellence and a lifelong love of learning. At all levels, the development of strong personal values and respect for others are major goals. Children are encouraged to become attuned to their feelings and adept at expressing them. In this type of environment, they are free to become individuals who can live their lives with confidence, respect, responsibility, and in harmony with others. We operate according to the educational guidelines prescribed by Dr. Maria Montessori. From her physiological studies and observations of children, she provided us with scientifically designed learning materials and a unique method of education which we feel most appropriately fit the varied learning needs of young people. Contemporary research in brain development and learning theory has affirmed that her observations were extraordinarily accurate. In areas where research or cultural mandate have given us compelling reason to expand or update what Maria Montessori left in place, we have done so after careful evaluation and discussion.