Assistant Montessori Preschool Teacher (Ages 3 - 6)

Xplor Education; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Montessori, a collaboration with Xplor Education, seeks a full-time Classroom Assistant to support a Primary community (ages 3–6). Under the Lead Guide you will help children fulfill their developmental potential in a prepared Montessori environment.

Hours are Monday–Friday, start between 8:00am and 9:30am, end between 5:00pm and 6:30pm. Montessori experience is welcome but not required; we provide training and resources.

Qualifications

• Have earned at least 12 college-level early childhood education credits.
• Enjoy working with young children; be warm, joyful and professional.
• Have valid CPR and first aid certification, or willingness to become certified before employment.
• Have negative TB test results within the last 12 months or willingness to take a test with negative results before your first day.
• Are a US citizen or green card holder.
• Montessori experience is welcome but not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Guide in implementing Montessori activities for ages 3–6.
• Foster development of children in an authentically prepared environment.
• Assist with daily classroom routines and maintain a positive, safe atmosphere.

Skills

Child care

Warm, joyful, professional

Education

12 college-level ECE credits

Job description

Become part of Discovery, a vibrant, high-quality Montessori community for children aged 12 weeks to 6 years.

The Opportunity.

We are conducting a search for a full-time Classroom Assistant to support one of our Primary communities (ages 3 - 6). Under the direction of the Lead Guide, you will help children fulfill their developmental potential in an authentically prepared, inspiring Montessori environment. This position is Monday - Friday with start times ranging from 8:00am - 9:30am and end times ranging from 5:00pm - 6:30pm.

Montessori experience is not required, but we welcome educators with an appreciation for and openness to learning more about the method. We provide training and resources to our new staff members.

About Discovery

Discovery is a collaboration between Xplor Education and a leading Southern California aerospace company forming a partnership between our Montessori community and our collaborator’s employees. Joining Discovery means you will become part of a one-of-a-kind school community guiding children to be capable and independent learners. We value collaboration, creativity, and the ability to pay attention to detail.

About Xplor Education

Xplor Education partners with America’s most innovative companies to provide distinctive Montessori early childhood education that leads to more capable individuals, happier families, healthier organizations, and stronger communities.

Minimum Requirements.

• Have earned at least 12 college-level early childhood education credits
• Enjoy working with young children
• Are warm, joyful, and professional;
• Have valid CPR and first aid certification, or willingness to become CPR and first aid-certified before you begin employment;
• Have negative TB test results within the last 12 months or willingness to take a TB test which show negative results before your first day of employment; and
• Are a US citizen or green card holder.

We are especially interested in candidates who:

• Have experience working in high-quality preschools, particularly authentic Montessori preschools
• Speak other languages
• Have interests that you enjoy sharing with children such as music, art, science, gardening, and movement

Thank you for considering this opportunity!