Lower Elementary Classroom Assistant

Application Deadline: May 2, 2025

Position Dates: This position begins the last week of August 2025

Schedule: 7.5 hours/dayCompensation: $18.49 – $27.15/hour (DOE) Benefits

About the Role

Ridgeline Montessori is seeking a warm, patient, and attentive Classroom Assistant to support our Lower Elementary students (grades 1–3). In a Montessori environment, the assistant plays a vital role in fostering a calm and respectful classroom culture that enables students to develop into independent, curious, and compassionate learners.If you love working with children, value purposeful work, and want to be part of a collaborative team committed to public Montessori education, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Support the classroom guide (teacher) in maintaining a productive and peaceful learning environment.
• Assist individual students or small groups with academic or practical life tasks.
• Help students practice independence while offering gentle redirection when needed.
• Prepare and maintain classroom materials and the physical environment.
• Model respectful communication and help nurture positive social development.
• Step in to support with classroom transitions, recess, and lunch as needed.

What We’re Looking ForMinimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience working with children ages 6–9Familiarity with educational settings
• Proficiency with Google Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Montessori education
• Background in public service or team-based work

Why Ridgeline?

We are a public Montessori school serving a diverse K–8 student body in a close-knit, values-driven community. At Ridgeline, we believe in empowering creative learners to build community and thoughtfully shape the world.

We foster a community-centered environment rooted in respect, belonging, and accessibility. We are especially interested in candidates who value diversity—and welcome all applicants, including those from nontraditional backgrounds.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage including medical, dental, and vision. The employer covers 85% of the premium, while the employee covers 15%.
• Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance for added financial security.
• Retirement Plan: Participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Paid Time Off: Includes sick leave, personal leave, and 5 paid holidays to support work-life balance and well-being.
• Professional Development: Montessori Assistant Training, Non-violent crisis intervention training, and other internally developed training
• Winter, Spring, and Summer Breaks: Time off to recharge, spend quality time with loved ones, and pursue personal interests, supporting long-term career sustainability and balance.

How to Apply

Email the following to careers@ridgeline.org:

• Completed Classroom Assistant Application found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17n178ZgkPI5nHvSYTW5I3azm11AcGyJ9/view?usp=sharing
• Resume
• Letter of Interest: In your letter, please include the following:

1. Describe your experience working with children in the age group for which you are applying. Highlight any relevant teaching, support, or volunteer roles that demonstrate your ability to connect with and support students at different developmental stages.

2. Reflect on how your experiences—whether professional, personal, or educational—have shaped your approach to creating inclusive, respectful, and welcoming learning environments. We are especially interested in your ongoing commitment to growth in areas such as cultural awareness, accessibility, and fostering a sense of belonging for all students.

3. We value clear communication and encourage you to share examples that speak to your strengths, your values, and your readiness to contribute to a learning community that centers on kindness, curiosity, and mutual respect.

Ridgeline Montessori is an equal-opportunity employer.

Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status, because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.49 - $27.15 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Eugene, OR 97405 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Eugene, OR 97405: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $27