Elementary Classroom Assistant

Upper Elementary Classroom Partner & Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) Coordinator

Greenspring Montessori School is seeking a full-time Upper Elementary Classroom Partner to join our community for the 2026–2027 school year. This position also serves as the After-School Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) Program Coordinator. The ideal candidate is loving, mature, and excited to support children ages 9–12 years in a Montessori classroom. If you love working with children, thrive as part of a collaborative team, and believe education has the power to create a more peaceful and compassionate world, we would love to meet you.

About Greenspring Montessori School

Greenspring Montessori School has been offering a Montessori education to students since 1962. Nestled on a 7-acre property that was originally a dairy farm, students ages 18 months through grade 8 thrive in our newly renovated buildings, state-of-the-art Montessori classrooms, and rich outdoor learning environments.

At Greenspring Montessori School, we value life experiences, strong and positive character, and integrity, alongside professional training. We welcome and celebrate people of diverse backgrounds, histories, perspectives, identities, cultures, religions, and races. Our learning environment is strengthened and enriched through a community that reflects the nuances and beauty of an intricate and complex world.

We are guided by our here at Greenspring, and we are searching for self-motivated, collaborative, coachable individuals with a passion for learning and growing within our community. Personal values around a reverence for human dignity and a commitment to social justice, honoring the spirit of each child, and a love of nature and our environment are strong indicators of a potential fit for our school.

Upper Elementary Classroom Partner

As an Upper Elementary Classroom Partner, you will help create a joyful, purposeful learning environment where children ages 9–12 develop independence, responsibility, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. Working alongside an experienced Montessori Guide, you will become an integral member of a collaborative teaching team, building meaningful relationships with children while supporting their academic, social, and emotional growth.

In addition to your classroom role, you will coordinate one of Greenspring's signature leadership experiences—Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN). Through this program, you will mentor students as they become researchers, diplomats, advocates, and global citizens, helping them develop the confidence and skills to engage thoughtfully with the wider world.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Upper Elementary Classroom Partner, you will support the daily life of the classroom through collaboration, preparation, and active engagement with children.

Classroom Environment

• Help create and maintain a beautiful, organized, and prepared Montessori environment.
• Support the daily rhythm and flow of the classroom.
• Clean, reset, and tidy classroom materials and spaces throughout the day to ensure an orderly environment for learning.
• Prepare materials and classroom spaces as needed to support lessons and student work.

Student Engagement

• Partner closely with the Lead Guide to support the academic, social, and emotional growth of children.
• Foster children’s independence, responsibility, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.
• Support children in developing peaceful conflict resolution skills.
• Observe student engagement and communicate with the teaching team.
• Supervise children throughout the school day, including outdoor play, transitions, and dismissal.

Collaboration & Professional Practice

• Work as an active member of a collaborative teaching team.
• Communicate observations and insights with the Lead Guide and colleagues to support student growth.
• Model kindness, professionalism, curiosity, and respect in all interactions with children and adults.
• Contribute to a reflective, growth-oriented classroom culture.

School Community

• Contribute positively to the life of the classroom and the broader Greenspring community.
• Support school-wide expectations for safety, respect, and care of shared spaces and materials.
• Participate in creating a peaceful, engaging, and inclusive learning environment aligned with Montessori principles.

Additional Responsibility:

Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) Coordinator

Dr. Maria Montessori believed that education is the foundation for peace. Our MMUN program brings that vision to life by empowering students to become informed global citizens who understand complex international issues and discover their own capacity to make meaningful change.

MMUN students (5th–6th grade) work from September through February during and after school. The MMUN program culminates in a New York City trip where Greenspring students present their coursework to council and observe and collaborate with students from other schools around the world. .

As MMUN Coordinator, you will:

• Mentor students throughout the entire MMUN process.
• Develop students' research, writing, public speaking, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
• Help students explore international issues while cultivating empathy, diplomacy, and conflict resolution skills.
• Establish clear guidelines and expectations for the students.
• Serve as Greenspring's liaison with the MMUN organization including managing all communications, paper submissions, reservations, and required documents and fees.
• Coordinate communications with families throughout the program.
• Manage registrations, documentation, budgeting, and logistics.
• Recruit, organize, and train trip chaperones.
• Coordinate travel, accommodations, meals, medications, and overall student well-being during the New York conference.
• Plan and oversee fundraising efforts collaboratively with the MMUN students.

The Ideal Candidate

• Loves working with Upper Elementary students.
• Demonstrates warmth, patience, joy, maturity, and professionalism.
• Enjoys collaborating closely with colleagues.
• Reflects on feedback, is coachable, and embraces continuous growth.
• Believes deeply in the dignity and potential of every child.
• Brings strong organizational and communication skills.
• Has a strong work ethic and is solution-oriented.
• Approaches challenges with flexibility, creativity, and optimism.
• Has an interest in Montessori education and a willingness to learn (Montessori experience is welcome but not required).
• Is looking for a long-term professional home where they can continue to grow.

Spanish fluency is a plus.

Working at Greenspring

At Greenspring Montessori School, you'll join a collaborative, mission-driven workplace where educators and staff are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow throughout their professional journey.

As a member of our team, you can expect:

• A collaborative and supportive community of educators and staff
• Meaningful mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities
• A culture of continuous learning, reflection, and growth
• Beautiful Montessori classrooms and a 7-acre campus designed to support outdoor learning
• Opportunities to contribute to a mission-driven school that values curiosity, compassion, and lifelong learning
• A workplace that celebrates diverse perspectives and believes strong relationships are the foundation of a thriving community

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary-aged children
• Successful completion of a background check
• Authorization to work in the United States

Position Details

Employment Status: Full-time, 10-month position

Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Compensation: $17.50–$22.50 per hour, commensurate with experience

Reports To: Upper Elementary Lead Guide

Start Date: August 17th, 2026

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Life insurance. 403(b) plan. Paid time off. Professional development opportunities. Partial tuition remission for eligible staff children.

How to Apply

If you're excited by the opportunity to help children grow into compassionate, capable citizens of the world while continuing to grow as an educator yourself, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• working with elementary age students: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $23