AIDE - MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY 2026-27

AUSTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

AUSTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in ODESSA, TX is seeking an Aide - Montessori for the 2026-27 school year. The role supports a Montessori teacher, maintains classroom materials, and assists with curriculum prep. Pay is per day, with a 187-day work year and non-exempt status.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree, 48 semester hours, or Academic Assessment, plus a high school diploma or GED. Travel and occasional extended hours may be required as part of duties.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree, 48 semester hours, or Academic Assessment.
• High school Diploma or GED from an accredited HS or GED program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the care and maintenance of classroom materials.
• Help maintain an inventory of classroom materials.
• Assist in the preparation of curriculum materials.
• Attend staff development sessions that pertain to position.
• Assist with keeping accurate student records.
• Work with individual and small groups of children as directed by the teacher, principal or assistant principal.
• Assist the teacher in preparing work materials, e.g., laminating, thermo fax, typing.
• Exercise kind but firm control of student’s behavior, abiding by the teacher’s and campus policy.
• Be able to accept the teacher as the “engineer” of the classroom, realizing that the teacher exercises authority, he/she is also accountable to other school authorities and parents for the instructional program of the room.
• Be subject to transfer or reassignment as necessary.
• Be subject to split teacher assignment as needed.
• Dress professionally and appropriately.
• Be punctual.
• Refer questions about the program and students to the teacher.
• Perform all other duties as deemed necessary by the principal.

Skills

Classroom support

Paraprofessional skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree/48 sem hrs/academic assessment

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ector County Independent School District AUSTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - ODESSA, Texas Open in Google Maps

AIDE - MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY 2026-27

Ector County Independent School District AUSTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - ODESSA, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Ector County ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 4452142
Application Deadline: Jul 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Oct 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Aide- Montessori

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade: A01A

Dept. /School:

Days: 187

Supervises:

Primary Purpose: To assist the Montessori teacher in preparing and maintaining the learning environment.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Ability to meet the No Child Left Behind requirements: Associate's Degree, 48 Semester hours, or Academic Assessment.
• High school Diploma or GED from an accredited HS or GED program

Special Knowledge Skills:

Experience:

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist with the care and maintenance of classroom materials.
• Help maintain an inventory of classroom materials.
• Assist in the preparation of curriculum materials.
• Attend staff development sessions that pertain to position.
• Assist with keeping accurate student records.
• Work with individual and small groups of children as directed by the teacher, principal or assistant principal.
• Assist the teacher in preparing work materials, e.g., laminating, thermo fax, typing.
• Exercise kind but firm control of student’s behavior, abiding by the teacher’s and campus policy.
• Be able to accept the teacher as the “engineer” of the classroom, realizing that the teacher exercises authority, he/she is also accountable to other school authorities and parents for the instructional program of the room.
• Be subject to transfer or reassignment as necessary.
• Be subject to split teacher assignment as needed.
• Dress professionally and appropriately.
• Be punctual.
• Refer questions about the program and students to the teacher.
• Perform all other duties as deemed necessary by the principal.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.

Signature Date

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $124 to $169.60 Per Day

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: [phone]