Classroom Assistant

Knoxville Montessori; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoxville Montessori School is seeking a dependable Classroom Assistant to support students and guides in a Montessori classroom. Placement will be determined by the candidate’s experience, strengths, and the school’s needs.

The Classroom Assistant helps maintain a safe, organized learning environment while supporting student independence and the daily work of the classroom. Schedule: 7:25am–4:10pm with a 45-minute lunch break. Start date: Immediate.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience working with children.
• Montessori experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervising students throughout the school day.
• Supporting classroom routines, transitions, lunch, recess, and dismissal.
• Assisting students while encouraging age-appropriate independence.
• Preparing, organizing, and caring for classroom materials and environments.
• Reinforcing expectations and redirecting behavior consistently.
• Following the direction of and collaborating with the lead guide.
• Communicating relevant student information promptly and professionally.
• Following school safety, confidentiality, and student-support procedures.
• Participating in required meetings, training, and school events.

Skills

Reliability

Patience

Communication

Judgment

Respect for children

Education

Experience working with children

Montessori experience (preferred)

Job description

Classroom Assistant

Knoxville Montessori School is seeking a dependable, collaborative Classroom Assistant to support students and guides in a Montessori classroom. Classroom placement will be determined according to the selected candidate’s experience, strengths, and the needs of the school.

The Classroom Assistant helps maintain a safe, organized, and respectful learning environment while supporting student independence and the daily work of the classroom.

Responsibilities include:

• Actively supervising students throughout the school day
• Supporting classroom routines, transitions, lunch, recess, and dismissal
• Assisting students while encouraging age-appropriate independence
• Preparing, organizing, and caring for classroom materials and environments
• Reinforcing expectations and redirecting behavior consistently
• Following the direction of and collaborating with the lead guide
• Communicating relevant student information promptly and professionally
• Following school safety, confidentiality, and student-support procedures
• Participating in required meetings, training, and school events

Qualified candidates should demonstrate reliability, patience, sound judgment, effective communication, and genuine respect for children. Previous experience working with children is required. Montessori experience is preferred but not required.

Schedule: 7:25am- 4:10pm with 45 minute lunch break
Compensation: 30,000- 36,000
Start date: Immediate Opening