Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking to further your career in early childhood education? If so, there is no better place for childcare and early education professionals than The Nurtury Montessori. Our commitment to Montessori and our respect for young children creates an atmosphere of caring, delight, wonder, and excitement that makes every Nurtury School an exceptional environment where children and careers flourish. We offer an authentic Montessori education in an eco-friendly setting. We have created beautiful and inspiring environments that meet the needs of the children at each stage of their development from 6 weeks to 6 years old in accordance with Maria Montessori’s educational principles. You will have an opportunity to become a member of an enthusiastic team, passionate about Montessori education and what it can give to the children. You will be part of a vibrant community and be able to contribute to our school development.

Role Description :

The Montessori Teacher Assistant provides support and assistance to the lead teacher and the children. You are to help prepare the environment, observe and record student behaviors, protect student concentration, and model grace and courtesy. Teacher Assistants carry out all the directives of the Head Teacher.

Candidate must have experience working with children for 2+ years (being in a day care center is a plus!) and be comfortable working in an Infant Toddler, and Primary classroom.

Requirements :

• Interest in becoming an Early Childhood Teacher
• Have significant experience working in early childcare education
• Attend all staff meetings (weekly class meeting) (monthly all school)
• Be familiar with proper diapering procedures as well as toilet training methods.
• Learn to give proper lessons in care of self and care of the environment.
• All employees are required to attend 15 hours per year of continuing education.
• Become a keen observer of the individual interests and needs of each child.
• Must become familiar with the sequence of the materials.
• Learn the record-keeping system to record your observations.

Desired Characteristics :

What We Offer :

If you are interested, please send your resume with the listed position you are interested in to our Hiring Manager, Brianna Phillips at : LARCHMONT@THENURTURY -MONTESSORI.COM