Position Overview:
The role of the Assistant Teacher (3-6) helps students engage in meaningful work, support students in safe transitions throughout their day, and maintain the classroom environment as a space that supports intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development. This role includes supporting students with instruction in Spanish.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Support the teacher as needed and directed in the classroom and school environment
• Provide instruction and support to students' work throughout the day 
• Help maintain attendance and other written or electronic records
• Supervise students at lunch, recess and nap periods; support transitions to and from each throughout the day
• Assist in the daily cleaning routines in the classroom and prepare/ maintain materials for student work
• Observe student behaviors and step in when appropriate, communicating student progress or concerns with the teacher and other faculty
• Assist with drop off and pick up at the start and end of each school day
• Attend and participate in meetings both 1-on-1 or within groups for the position, classroom, or level including some evening events
• Support classroom events and trips including outings, class gatherings, performances and more
• Acquire professional training and development in the educational field by attending coaching sessions, training workshops and other related learning activities
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with children 6 and under, preferably in a Montessori, educational setting 
• CPR/First Aid/MAT
• Ability to commit to equitable education and employment practices, anti-bias, anti-racist work and learning
• Effective communicator, verbal and written, with children and adults
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to a variety of settings and environments
• Basic understanding of a child’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development
• Demonstrated ability to provide high level of support and assistance
• Ability to provide Spanish language support and instruction to students
• Physical ability and stamina to support children 6 and under throughout the day

Pay Information: The starting salary for this position is $40,000 annually based on skills and experience

Near North Montessori offers a variety of benefits which include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• EAP Program
• Flexible Paid Time off
• Professional Development Opportunities

Near North Montessori believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, conditions, and privileges of employment.