Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6) Teaching Assistant 2026-2027

Job Title: Lower Elementary Assistant Teacher- 2026/2027 school year

Reports To: Lead Teacher, Head of School

Description and Mission
Mountain Village is a public Nature-based, Montessori school, engaging students in experiences that integrate natural environments with the Montessori curriculum, igniting achievement in academic, social-emotional and physical development.

Mountain Village Charter School, a public, tuition-free, elementary charter school, opened in Plymouth, NH in fall 2014. The curriculum combines Montessori methods with a nature-based philosophy and approach, offering the experience of both a Montessori classroom and significant outdoor time each day.

Position Summary

The role of the Elementary Assistant is to support the Lead Teacher in various aspects of the classroom; to help foster the development of the children intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned)

• Support the Lead Teacher as directed in matters regarding classroom, curriculum and students
• Provide instruction to students at the request of the Lead Teacher or in absence of the Lead Teacher.
• Help maintain attendance and other written or electronic records.
• Assist in drop off and pick up procedures at arrival and dismissal times as assigned
• Supervise the class at lunch and/or recess period and other times when the teacher is out of the room.
• Support classroom events and trips including, but not limited to: day trips, camping trips, dinner meetings, presentations, and performances
• Assist in preparing and maintaining the classroom environment and materials
• Observe student behaviors and steps in when appropriate, communicating student progress or concerns with the Lead Teacher
• Maintain order and manage the class in a subtle and non-disruptive manner during lessons; work with the Lead Teacher to preserve and protect lessons
• Provide consistent support for students on remedial skills
• Act in a way that exemplifies and models the school’s expectations of grace and courtesy
• Assist in students’ development of independence
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Successful elementary-aged experience
• Montessori classroom experience preferred
• Outdoor education, outdoor leadership or nature mentoring experience preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to enhance curriculum and community
• Commitment to professional development and best practices in education
• Commitment to meeting the needs of each child
• First aid and CPR Certification
• Proficient in the Use of Technology
• Open mind, sense of humor, and excitement about being part of an innovative, start-up school

Salary and Benefits
Salary is competitive and is based on qualifications and experience.

Medical insurance (or a comparable stipend) and support for professional development (depending on funding) make up the benefit package.
Potential tuition reimbursement for eligible employees seeking Montessori Certifications.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Experience:

• classroom: 1 year (Preferred)
• Outdoor/nature teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $39,422 - $61,730