Elementary Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Do you love working with elementary aged children? Are you passionate about the Montessori method and eager to learn more?

We are hiring Assistant Guides who are excited to support our Elementary program. We have an amazing team of Lead Montessori Guides who you will be supporting in both small group and one on one instruction, to provide a rich and authentic Montessori experience for all children in our classrooms.

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to learn more about the Montessori approach, or for those fresh out of Montessori training.

We provide ongoing professional development, feedback, and help develop your skills as you refine your practice. This opportunity to be mentored by a phenomenal team of lead elementary guides, running one of the best Montessori elementary classrooms in the country.

Our elementary program is truly unique : a mixed-aged Montessori community, serving Elementary students whom are learning alongside one another in a rich social environment.

The Montessori approach offers highly individualized lessons and extended periods of concentrated work. Within that framework, we embed a sequence of classical academic content in the humanities and the sciences.

Learn more about our approach to elementary education here.

This position is a full-time role with great benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K retirement plan, a competitive rate of pay, and a generous 75% tuition discount for up to 2 children, and opportunity to take part in our MACTE certified Montessori Elementary training program, completely sponsored!

About Guidepost Montessori

At Guidepost Montessori, you'll be part of a community of like-minded educators who are passionate about furthering the Montessori movement.

We're all here because we want to see a major revolution in education and we think that transformation is only possible with an increase in the amount of high-quality, neighborhood Montessori programs around the globe.

We're committed to seeing the Montessori approach to education grow and spread to children not only in the communities we serve in the US, but ultimately around the world!

We'd love to talk to you if you have :

• A Bachelor's degree (any subject)
• Experience leading elementary-age groups of children (summer camps, after school programs, etc)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A benevolent approach toward parents and children
• Enthusiasm for the Montessori Method
• A willingness to grow and learn

If this sounds like you, apply below!

Higher Ground Education, Guidepost Montessori, and Academy of Thought and Industry are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.