Montessori Assistant Teacher: Walnut Creek

About the role

Our Montessori school has been proudly serving our community for many years. With trained, dedicated educators (some with decades of experience), we provide an authentic Montessori experience in an early education setting. With mixed-age classrooms and carefully curated Montessori materials, we embrace the authentic Montessori Method, as we guide young learners toward the future, so they become innovative thinkers, good citizens, and able leaders.

Responsibilities

• Always caring! Follow all licensing guidelines, school, and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child.
• Always inspiring! Working with a Montessori Guide or Lead Teacher, facilitate fun and interactive learning experiences in an authentic Montessori classroom.
• Always engaged! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan activities for children, as well as effectively communicate with families under the guidance of your lead teacher/guide.
• Always learning! Complete extensive training that provides insight on child care and development topics.

Requirements

• Experience in a licensed child care center, Montessori school, or related field.
• Completed a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Met state requirements for education; additional school requirements may apply.
• Montessori training, certification, or experience preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.

Skills

• Passionate about early childhood education and the Montessori method.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a Montessori Guide or Lead Teacher.
• Strong observational and assessment skills.
• Effective communication skills with families.

Benefits

Your neighborhood Montessori school is supported by Montessori Unlimited, a nationwide network of authentic Montessori schools. As part of Learning Care—a community of inspired, bold, dedicated individuals—we invite you to be a difference maker. Here, you’ll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative. We encourage your talent, recognize your potential, and support your growth, to be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares children for the future.

Pay

Competitive compensation.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the school and students.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer

Will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.