Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (Spanish)

Early Childhood (3-6) Assistant Spanish Teacher

About Our School

Intercultural Montessori is a Dual Language Montessori School for students age 2 through the 8th Grade. Our unique program combines dual language education with the Montessori approach. We develop global citizens ready to succeed in the multicultural, multilingual world of the future. The school is located in Chicago's West Loop Neighborhood. Our school is a diverse international community and a wonderful place to work!

Job Description

Intercultural Montessori Language School is currently seeking a Montessori trained, (or working towards Montessori certification) assistant teacher to work in our Spanish Early Childhood classroom environments, serving children 3 -6. Our school provides children with a unique dual-language education. This position will support the Early Childhood Spanish Lead Teacher.

All members of our team must embody Intercultural's Mission & Organizational values when working with children and adults: We respect diversity and community and are caring, capable, enthusiastic, and committed to learning.

Applicant Qualifications:

· Candidates should hold a minimum of a Associate's Degree

· Ability to speak fluent Spanish

· Authorized to work in the US.

· Early childhood experience strongly preferred

· Montessori teaching credentials, working toward Montessori certification, or open to Montessori certification.

· Applicants should be patient, flexible and have a positive attitude in working with all children, including those of varying abilities.

· Strong interpersonal and collaboration/teamwork skills.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Organizes and maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the classroom under the direction of the Lead Teacher.

· Helps to create or obtain appropriate materials for the classroom.

· Assists each child in the development of respect for self, others and property.

· Provides positive role models for children in their character development.

· Encourage students to find joy in the learning process

· Keep classroom organized, maintain student academic and observation records

· Assist in maintaining a clean and organized classroom environment.

· Help supervise students in class, during lunch and recess, and on field trips and be responsible for the children's safety in their care.

· Reinforce lessons presented by lead teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups.

General Requirements for Personnel:

• Displays Cooperation and Teamwork
• Models Grace and Courtesy in all interactions
• Growth mindset and global curiosity
• Knowledge of Montessori or a willingness to learn.
• Flexible, understanding and patient.
• Prompt and reliable
• Responsive to email
• Sensitive to socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities of both students, staff and families.

Schedule

• Full time (40 hours),
• Hours: 7:45am - 3:45pm, Position starts 10th AUGUST 2026

Salary Based on Education and Experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19