Preschool Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Salary:

NOW HIRING! Preschool Assistant Teachers!

Full Time Monday-Friday

School Hours 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

*Most positions are 8:30 to 5:30 or 9:00 to 6:00*

At Montessori School of Silicon Valley, our fully implemented Montessori programs are designed to cultivate each child’s natural desire to learn; acquire and master skills; discover responsibility and cooperation; and foster strong, positive feelings about oneself and others. Our programs focus on developing a child’s creativity, while developing problem solving, social and time management skills within a classroom community.

We embrace Maria Montessori’s beliefs that all children are born with the inherent ability to achieve their full potential; are active participants in their learning; benefit greatly from strong, integrated academic & enrichment programs and that the teacher is the dynamic link in this process.

We take our mission to heart with a supportive school culture and commitment to fully implemented Montessori education for children.

We are seeking a Preschool Assistant Teacher to work in one of our Primary Community classrooms ages 3-6 years old. This individual would be working as a team with the Lead Guide and Teaching Team, managing a classroom of 36 students.

This is a full time position with a predictable schedule and a great entry level position to get to know the Montessori philosophy and preschool environment.

Candidate must be Fully Qualified with 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE units)

Ideal Candidates:

Experience or desire to work with young children

Seeks continuous opportunities to grow as a human and educator

Likes working on a team with others who love what they do

Wants to learn more about Montessori education

Is excited take on new opportunities such as gardening with children, cooking, art and STEM in our afternoon Studio Programs

Completed 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE units)

Flexible mindset and ability to work on a team

What can be expected:

Competitive salaries

Medical and dental insurance

Paid sick leave PTO and Holidays

Tuition discounts

401K Retirement

Professional Development opportunities

Path to Montessori Certification

Path to Montessori Leadership

Path to Montessori Trainer with SAGE Montessori TEI (MACTE Accredited Training Program opening Jan 2022

The Montessori School of Silicon Valley has 3 Bay Area Locations!