Montessori Teacher Assistant

About the Role

Join our happy school and make a positive impact on future generations by helping students develop a love for learning and a trajectory of success. Spend your days alongside an experienced faculty while learning how the Montessori philosophy transforms education. Our 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 full-time position works alongside trained Montessori Teachers as part of a teaching team to deliver on our mission of developing a lifelong love of learning.

Responsibilities

• Play a supporting role in the classroom under the direction of trained Montessori teachers and work as part of a teaching team.
• 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 of children and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Communicate with parents as needed on routine matters regarding the health and care of students.

Requirements

• Minimum: CDA or Associate’s Degree, or some college coursework.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Development, or a related field.
• Love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare, or early childhood education.

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 benefits package for full-time employees, including:
  • Paid time off that increases with seniority.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Medical, dental, and vision options.
  • Additional life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Educational and professional development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Paid CDA.

Benefits listed apply only to full-time eligible employees.