Preschool Assistant Teacher

Montessori School of Silicon Valley•Morgan Hill, CA

17h

About The Position

Peak Ave Montessori is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dependable Preschool Assistant Teacher for its Lupine Primary Community, serving children ages 2.5–5. The assistant teacher works collaboratively with the Lead Guide and teaching team to support daily classroom activities, children’s development, and the overall classroom experience. The school’s Montessori approach emphasizes independence, creativity, problem-solving, meaningful social connections, and respect for each child’s pace of development. Children learn through hands-on activities, practical life experiences, meaningful work, and purposeful exploration. This active, hands-on role includes supporting children indoors and outdoors, assisting with classroom routines and learning activities, and helping maintain a safe, organized, nurturing, and welcoming environment. The position also includes supporting end-of-day closing procedures and working until 6:00 pm.

Requirements

Experience or a strong desire to work with preschool-aged children.
Warmth, patience, energy, and enthusiasm in the classroom.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.
Dependability, flexibility, and commitment to creating a positive experience for children.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, squat, and move throughout classroom and outdoor learning environments consistently during the day.
Ability to sit on the floor or work at child-sized tables and chairs consistently during the day.
Ability to lift, carry, and assist children or classroom materials weighing approximately 10–30 pounds as needed.
Ability to actively supervise children during classroom activities, outdoor play, transitions, and daily routines.
Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
Ability to work in a lively preschool environment with varying noise and activity levels and frequent interruptions.
Ability to transition between indoor and outdoor environments and adapt to varying weather conditions.
Ability to respond promptly and appropriately to children's needs and classroom situations.

Nice To Haves

Interest in learning about Montessori education and child development.
Eagerness to grow professionally and explore Montessori certification and future leadership roles.
Montessori experience is welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Lead Guide and teaching team to support daily classroom activities and Montessori learning experiences.
Assist with individual and small-group learning activities that encourage independence, curiosity, and confidence.
Supervise and support children during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, transitions, and daily routines.
Support toilet learning, including diaper changes and the transition into underwear.
Encourage positive behavior, emotional development, problem-solving, and respectful interactions.
Prepare classroom materials and help maintain a beautiful, organized, and welcoming learning environment.
Support hands-on activities such as gardening, cooking, art, science, STEM, and practical life experiences.
Build warm, positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators.
Help create a safe, nurturing, and joyful classroom community.
Support closing procedures at the end of the day and work until 6:00 pm.