Montessori Early School Teacher Assistant

Location: Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
Type: Full-time (7:45 am–3:45 pm)

About the role

The Grosse Pointe Academy is seeking a Montessori Early School Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year to support 3- to 6-year-old environments. The assistant works under the supervision of the lead teacher and the Early School Division Head to maintain the quality of the Early School Montessori program.

Responsibilities

• Help lead teachers maintain a peaceful and clean environment and engage children in appropriate activities
• Attend to the children’s needs
• Chaperone class trips and other student activities
• Monitor lunch duty and lead dismissal duty on a regular basis
• Monitor nap and playground time during outside play
• Attend school functions, conferences, team meetings, and professional development opportunities
• Provide support in the aftercare program and during summer camps as needed
• Greet students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration in a friendly, courteous manner
• Follow all school policies and procedures as stated in the Employee Handbook
• Ensure the safety and physical well-being of all students in your charge at all times

Requirements

• Previous experience working as an assistant teacher
• Montessori certification (highly desired)
• Bachelor’s degree and credits in Early Childhood Education (highly desired)
• Dependable, reliable, flexible, and enthusiastic
• Understanding of the developmental needs of 3- to 6-year-old students
• Mandated fingerprint clearance

About The Grosse Pointe Academy

The Grosse Pointe Academy is an independent day school serving students ages 2.5 through Grade 8. Our mission is to nurture, challenge, and inspire the intellectual, creative, and personal potential in each child. The Academy’s curriculum prepares confident lifelong learners in a joyful and challenging learning environment, encouraging intellectual curiosity, empathy, leadership, independence, global citizenship, active listening, critical thinking, and effective communication.

Located on a historic 20-acre campus with centuries-old architecture overlooking Lake St. Clair in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. Learn more about The Academy Cornerstones at gpacademy.org/about-us/cornerstones.