Assistant Montessori Preschool Teacher (Ages 3 - 6)

Xplor Education • Hawthorne, CA

2d • $21 - $25

About The Position

Discovery is seeking a full-time Classroom Assistant to support a Primary community serving children ages 3–6. Under the direction of the Lead Guide, the assistant helps children fulfill their developmental potential in an authentically prepared, inspiring Montessori environment. Montessori experience is not required; Discovery provides training and resources to new staff members. The position is Monday through Friday, with start times ranging from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and end times ranging from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Discovery is a Montessori community for children ages 12 weeks to 6 years, created through a collaboration between Xplor Education and a Southern California aerospace company. The school values collaboration, creativity, and attention to detail. Xplor Education partners with innovative companies to provide Montessori early childhood education.

Requirements

• At least 12 college-level early childhood education credits.
• Enjoy working with young children.
• Be warm, joyful, and professional.
• Hold valid CPR and first aid certification, or be willing to obtain certification before beginning employment.
• Have negative TB test results from within the last 12 months, or be willing to take a TB test and receive negative results before the first day of employment.
• Be a U.S. citizen or green card holder.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in high-quality preschools, particularly authentic Montessori preschools.
• Speak other languages.
• Have interests to share with children, such as music, art, science, gardening, or movement.

Responsibilities

• Support a Primary classroom community serving children ages 3–6.
• Help children fulfill their developmental potential in an authentically prepared Montessori environment.
• Work under the direction of the Lead Guide.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed