Preschool Assistant Teacher (Ages 3–6)

Montessori School of Silicon Valley • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

Cabrillo Montessori is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dependable Preschool Assistant Teacher for its Yellowstone Primary Classroom, serving children ages 3–6. The assistant teacher works alongside the Lead Guide and teaching team to provide a welcoming, engaging, and supportive classroom where children learn through hands-on activities and develop curiosity, creativity, confidence, and independence. Montessori experience is welcome but not required; educators who are eager to learn and grow are encouraged to apply.

The role includes supporting daily classroom activities and Montessori learning experiences; engaging with children during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, and routines; and assisting with activities such as gardening, cooking, art, science, and practical life experiences. The assistant also helps prepare materials, maintain an organized and welcoming environment, build relationships with children and families, and collaborate with the teaching team to create a safe and joyful classroom community.

This is an active, hands-on position with indoor and outdoor activities. It involves frequent movement, working at child level, and lifting or assisting with children and classroom materials weighing approximately 10–30 pounds as needed. The environment is energetic, with varying noise levels, activity, frequent interruptions, and outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

• Enjoy working with preschool-aged children and supporting their growth and development.
• Bring kindness, patience, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to the classroom.
• Be dependable, flexible, and able to work as part of a team.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be comfortable in an active, hands-on classroom environment.
• Have previous preschool or childcare experience, or a strong interest in early childhood education.
• Be interested in learning about Montessori education and growing professionally.

Nice To Haves

• ECE coursework or units.
• Previous classroom experience.
• Montessori experience.

Responsibilities

• Support daily classroom activities and hands-on Montessori learning experiences.
• Encourage children's independence, confidence, social skills, and emotional development.
• Supervise and engage with children during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, and daily routines.
• Assist with gardening, cooking, art, science, practical life experiences, and other creative activities.
• Help prepare classroom materials and maintain an organized, beautiful, and welcoming learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to create a safe, nurturing, and joyful classroom community.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Welcoming and collaborative teaching environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Potential opportunities for Montessori training and certification.
• Opportunities for long-term career growth, including a possible pathway to becoming a Montessori Lead Guide.

What This Job Offers

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