What are the responsibilities and job description for the NOW HIRING! Preschool Assistant Teacher (Campus Floater) position at Montessori School of Silicon Valley?
We are seeking a nurturing and energetic Assistant Teacher (Campus Floater) to support multiple classrooms within our Morgan Hill campus, specifically across our Infant, Toddler, and Preschool/Kindergarten communities. If you enjoy helping children develop independence, confidence, and a joyful love of learning, this role is for you!
As an on-campus floater, you’ll move between classrooms to maintain ratios, cover breaks, and provide targeted support where it’s needed most, partnering closely with lead guides and the campus team to uphold a warm, orderly, developmentally appropriate Montessori environment.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with lead guides and campus staff to sustain a nurturing, vibrant, and safe environment for children.
- Float between Infant, Toddler, and Preschool/Kindergarten classrooms to support daily routines, transitions, small-group work, and coverage needs
- Keep environments well-prepared and organized: create materials, refresh shelves, and ensure classrooms are clean and inviting.
- Model calm, respectful guidance; assist with redirection and social-emotional coaching consistent with Montessori principles (training provided).
- Maintain vigilant supervision and ensure the physical safety and well-being of children at all times.
- support children's daily needs including diaper changes, toilet learning, and feeding as needed
- Communicate proactively with classroom teams and administrators about coverage, materials, and child needs.
- Live our commitment: “Children First, Always.”
Qualifications
- Keen observational skills; organized and attentive to detail.
- Punctual, reliable, and consistent in attendance.
- Warm, professional, and calm demeanor with a fun sense of humor.
- Excellent communicator and collaborative teammate.
- Ability to move with ease throughout classrooms and playgrounds and to set up materials.
- Interest in/knowledge of Montessori principles (training available; prior Montessori experience welcome but not required).
- Required: Minimum 12 ECE units; CPR/First Aid certification; able to obtain criminal record clearance.
Schedule & Benefits
- Part Time, Monday–Friday 8:00-1:00
Compensation
- Hourly; rate dependent on experience
Ample Opportunities for Growth!
Salary : $18 - $20