Montessori Teacher Assistant

About the role

Our Associate teachers play a key role in our 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.