Afternoon Montessori Assistant Teacher

Learning Care Group; Paynes (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Montessori school in Texas is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in providing high-quality education. Ideal candidates are passionate individuals with experience in child care and a commitment to engaging children in the authentic Montessori method. This role offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement plans with a 401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in licensed child care center or Montessori school.
• Montessori training or certification preferred.
• At least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Follow licensing guidelines and company standards for child care.
• Facilitate interactive learning experiences with a Montessori Guide.
• Plan activities and communicate with families.

Skills

Dependability

Passion

Observation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our Montessori school has been proudly serving our community for many years. With trained, dedicated educators (some with decades of experience), we provide an authentic Montessori experience in an early education setting. With mixed-age classrooms and carefully curated Montessori materials, we embrace the authentic Montessori Method, guiding young learners toward the future to become innovative thinkers, good citizens, and capable leaders.

Every classroom is a community with a team of educators collaborating to provide an authentic experience to the children. The Assistant Teacher supports the Montessori Guide or Lead Teacher in all classroom areas.

As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll:

• Always caring! Follow all licensing guidelines, school, and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child.
• Always inspiring! Work with a Montessori Guide or Lead Teacher to facilitate fun and interactive learning experiences in an authentic Montessori classroom.
• Always engaged! Develop your ability to observe, assess, and plan activities for children, and communicate effectively with families under the guidance of your lead teacher/guide.
• Always learning! Complete extensive training that provides insight into child care and development topics.

We want joyful, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:

• Experience in a licensed child care center, Montessori school, or related field.
• Completed a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Met state requirements for education; additional school requirements may apply.
• Montessori training, certification, or experience preferred.

Your neighborhood Montessori school is supported by Montessori Unlimited, a nationwide network of authentic Montessori schools. As part of Learning Care Group—a community of inspired, bold, dedicated individuals—we invite you to be a difference maker. Here, you’ll find a dynamic environment that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative. Are you ready to make a strong, lasting, positive impact on children? Then join Montessori Unlimited, where we know our best asset is our people. We’ve committed to ensuring you feel valued, with comprehensive benefits that exceed expectations, including competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and retirement plans with our new 401(k) match. We believe in providing great rewards, engaging employees, and developing difference makers. We encourage your talent, recognize your potential, and support your growth to be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares children for the future.

Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other protected status under law.