Montessori Teaching Assistant (59235)

Why Work at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton?

Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton offers more than a job, it’s a chance to be part of a mission-driven community dedicated to shaping the next generation. Whether you’re coming from education or seeking a career change, you’ll find meaningful work in a collaborative, values-based environment. Our school calendar supports strong work-life balance while still reflecting the dedication our work requires.

• Staff receive 19 paid holidays annually, and faculty receive 30, along with extended time off in the summer.
• Both staff and faculty also receive PTO and sick time, allowing for flexibility and real opportunities to recharge.
• We offer exceptional benefits, including a generous retirement plan that does not require employee contributions, along with complimentary lunches and on-site parking to make your day-to-day experience easier.
• Most importantly, Sacred Heart is a place of purpose and community, where employees can engage beyond their primary roles and contribute to an environment focused on growth, learning, and developing future leaders.

About the Role

The Montessori Teaching Assistant is responsible for assisting our Lead Montessori Teachers in creating a dynamic Montessori learning environment for students in a preschool classroom.

Responsibilities

Classroom Preparation and Maintenance

• Aid in preparing materials needed for classroom activities and replenish as needed.
• Aid in changing over materials in the classroom to maintain a prepared Montessori environment.
• Keep the classroom and communal spaces tidy and organized.

Classroom Management

• Maintain overview of the class during work times and recess duty.
• Help manage and guide children through conflict.
• Maintain ratio coverage at all times in accordance with California State Licensing rules and regulations.

Lesson Planning and Curriculum

• Under the direction of a lead teacher maintain lesson plans and assist in executing planned curriculum.
• Assist in differentiated lesson planning for students in your class and provide lessons (1:1, small group, large group) when needed.
• Participate in daily lessons during whole group instruction (Morning meeting, prayer/meditation, music).

Child Documentation and Reporting

• Track daily attendance through schools reporting tools.
• Oversee and be involved in all documentation and reporting (emailing parents, SeeSaw posts, learning services, outside supports, incident reports).
• Maintain student records, work samples throughout the year documenting student progress.
• Prepare (Assess & write) some student conferences as well as participate in all parent meetings to discuss the students in your care with your lead teacher (Fall, Feb, Spring).
• Be available for as needed touch points with parents concerning behavior or academic needs.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Primary (Ages 3-6years) Montessori certification required (AMS/AMI or equivalent certification) from a MACTE accredited program.
• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking in English.
• Fluency in Google Suite, Zoom, Canva.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Works in a stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• Be able to regularly and safely lift up to 30 lbs.
• Be able to crawl, bend, stoop, reach and sit on the floor.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment and work regularly in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold typical to the Peninsula of the Bay Area.
• Ability to travel safely and comfortably across a 64 acre campus.