OutdoorTeacher Assistant

Job Title: Outdoor Teacher Assistant Report To: Montessori Manager

Department: Montessori Job Vacancy: YAN-25-103

Status: Full-Time; Non-exempt (32 hr.) Starting Wage: $16.00 per hour

Opening Date: 9/22/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled

POSITION DESCRIPTION:.

OUTDOOR:

The Montessori Outdoor/Teacher Assistant will lead the outdoor environment curriculum in the development and delivery of nature based, environmental lessons or activities that are safe, fun, age appropriate and align with the school’s Montessori method and philosophy.

CLASSROOM:

The Montessori Outdoor/Teacher Assistant provides support to the Montessori Teacher and assist in the daily implementation of the Montessori lessons and activities. The Assistant maintains peace and order in the classroom and guides children through modeling and example.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School Diploma

· Montessori training or practical experience preferred

· Recent verifiable experience in a classroom setting

· Demonstrated ability to work with children

· Willingness to be trained in the Montessori method and philosophy

· Gardening skills

· Ability to work successfully as a team member

· Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

· CPR/First Aid Certification

· A valid Arizona driver’s license is preferred, but not mandatory.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Outdoor Environment:

· Maintains a clean, safe and healthy outdoor environment

· Management and care of the school’s garden and equipment

· Implement a variety of age and ability appropriate lessons or activities

· Guides children to appropriate outdoor and gardening activities

· Supervise and assist children in the outdoor environment

· Responsible for the arts and crafts activities related to holiday’s or local school projects

Classroom:

· Support the work of the Montessori Teacher

· Assist the teacher during class time by redirecting children to work and aiding children who need help

· Monitor children while teacher is giving lessons

· Works with individual or small group of children

· Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and healthy classroom environment

· Shares the responsibility for the safety and physical well-being of the child

· Helps the teacher make materials and plan activities

· Keep up with professional development – 15 hours per school year

· Attends staff meetings

· Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include; close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus. The noise level in the environment is typical of an office setting.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to; sit, talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or operate objects, tools to control and reach with hands and arms.

How to apply: Please submit your resume and application to:

Yavapai-Apache Nation / Human Resources

2400 W. Datsi / Camp Verde, AZ 86322

P: 928-567-1062 / Fax: 928-567-1064

www.yavapai-apache.org

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Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are members of federally recognized Indian tribes. To be considered for Indian Preference, you must submit your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) with your application.

WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN AND COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK WHICH WILL INCLUDE FINGERPRINTING

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16