Montessori Elementary Assistant

The Montessori Elementary Assistant supports the Montessori Elementary teacher in maintaining a calm, orderly, responsive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for children (ages 6-12). This position plays an essential role in the daily life of the classroom by helping to ensure smooth operations, active and attentive supervision, and a culture of independence, respect, and purposeful work.

The Elementary Assistant works closely with the teacher to uphold the integrity of the Montessori environment, support classroom routines and expectations, prepare and maintain materials, supervise children, and respond to the practical needs of the class. This role is collaborative and service-oriented and requires strong judgment, emotional steadiness, professionalism, and a deep respect for children

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The Elementary Assistant does not serve as the instructional or pedagogical lead of the classroom, but rather supports the teacher’s leadership and contributes to the overall functioning and well-being of the classroom communit

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Essential Duties and Responsibilit

iesClassroom Environment and Operati

• onsMaintain a calm, orderly, and well-prepared classroom environme
• nt.Support daily classroom routines and the smooth functioning of the school d
• ay.Help prepare, organize, and maintain classroom materials, supplies, and workspac

es.Student Supervision and Supp

• ortBuild warm, respectful, and appropriately boundaried relationships with studen
• ts.Supervise students attentively in and outside of the classroom while supporting independence, responsibility, and respectful condu
• ct.Support students during classroom routines, transitions, conflict resolution, and other non-instructional tim
• es.Observe student behavior, work habits, and social dynamics and communicate relevant information to the Teach

er.Support of the Teac

• herWork closely with the Montessori Elementary Teacher and support the teacher’s leadership of the classro
• om.Reinforce classroom expectations and procedures while protecting student focus and concentration during work ti
• me.Prepare materials and assist with classroom systems and logistics as direct
• ed.Respond to classroom needs with initiative, flexibility, discretion, and professionali

sm.Classroom Management Supp

• ortContribute to a classroom culture of respect, responsibility, and emotional safe
• ty.Support students in meeting behavioral and social expectations through calm, clear, and consistent messaging and modeli
• ng.Maintain active supervision of students at all tim
• es.Follow all school policies related to health, safety, confidentiality, and emergency procedur
• es.Assist with student health and safety needs throughout the school d
• ay.Collaborate respectfully with faculty and staff and participate in meetings, training, and school events as request

ed.Qualificati

onsMinimum Qualificati

• onsBachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in education, child development, or a related fie
• ld.Experience working with elementary-aged children in a school or other child-centered setti
• ng.Strong organizational skills, reliability, and follow-throu
• gh.Sound judgment, professionalism, and emotional steadine
• ss.Ability to work collaboratively and take direction within a team environme
• nt.Commitment to respectful, child-centered practice and willingness to learn Montessori philosop

hy.Preferred Qualificati

• onsPrior Montessori classroom experience and/or Montessori assistant traini
• ng.Experience in an elementary school setti
• ng.Coursework or training in education, child development, psychology, or a related fie