Preschool Assistant Teacher
About The Position
Peak Ave Montessori is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dependable Preschool Assistant Teacher to work with children ages 2.5–5 in its Lupine Primary Community. The assistant teacher collaborates with the Lead Guide and teaching team to support daily classroom activities, children’s development, and the overall classroom experience. The school offers a nurturing, hands-on Montessori environment that encourages independence, creativity, problem-solving, meaningful social connections, and each child’s individual pace of development. The role is active and hands-on, involving support for learning and routines indoors and outdoors. The assistant teacher helps maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom, builds positive relationships with children, families, and educators, and supports end-of-day closing procedures. The position requires working until 6:00 pm.
Requirements
- Experience or a strong desire to work with preschool-aged children.
- Warmth, patience, energy, and enthusiasm.
- 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.
- Interest in Montessori education and child development.
- 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 and communicate effectively throughout the day.
- 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
- Montessori experience is welcomed but not required.
- Interest in professional growth, Montessori certification, and future leadership opportunities.
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 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.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
- Opportunities to explore Montessori training and certification.
- Collaborative and supportive teaching environment.
- Meaningful opportunities to contribute to children's growth and development.
- Potential for long-term career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
