Assistant Teacher for 2 Year Old Montessori Class

Kennedy Heights Montessori Center is currently accepting resumes to immediately hire for the position of Classroom Assistant working 7:00 - 1:00 (30 hours weekly). This position starts August 10, 2026. Candidates must meet the high expectations we have of our teachers and staff here at Kennedy Heights Montessori Center, a Gold Star rated SUTQ, non-profit, parent cooperative Montessori School for children 2-6 yr. olds since 1965.

KHMC is dedicated to providing the best possible education for our children. Each staff member is responsible for the following:

• Awaken a child’s mind to the world
• Support the development towards independence
• Nurture a sense of self-esteem and self-discipline
• Assist children in personal development of respect, acceptance and grace and courtesy
• Guide children to observe, question and explore ideas

The Classroom Assistant agrees to aid the teachers in working towards these responsibilities and collaborates with the staff in providing a nurturing and positive classroom environment. The ideal candidate is the individual who is a self-starter, driven to exceed expectations and someone that will assist children to reach his/her potential. The ideal candidate will be growth-oriented, possessing strong teamwork skills and have a naturally joyful, energetic and engaging demeanor.

Classroom Assistants are under the direct supervision of the classroom Directress to which they are assigned. The duties of the Classroom Assistant include:

• Maintaining a prepared and orderly classroom environment daily
• Checking and replenishing consumable classroom items at the beginning and end of each day.
• Managing the room during class time such that the Directress is able to spend a reasonable amount of time giving undisturbed lessons.
• Monitoring classroom spaces during times of transition and maintaining classroom expectations with consistency
• Knowing the school’s behavior policy and helping implement it when appropriate
• Copying, cutting, laminating, etc. as needed
• Attending in-service opportunities as offered
• Maintaining confidentiality. It is vitally important the children or their families are not discussed outside of staff meetings or with anyone other than supervising teacher
• Maintain all Stay Healthy protocols
• Giving Montessori lessons to students

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: High School Diploma, CDA, or other early childhood credential preferred, Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field a plus, Experience in a Montessori Classroom, CPR and First Aid Certified. The hourly wage scale is based on position, experience and education.

The omission of specific statements of functions or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $23.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $24