Early Childhood & Lower Elementary Team Assistant

American Montessori Society Inc; Arlington, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Montessori Academy of Arlington is seeking an enthusiastic Team Assistant to support Early Childhood and Lower Elementary classrooms in a collaborative, Montessori-centered setting.

As a Team Teaching Assistant, you will nurture curiosity, independence, and social-emotional growth while working closely with Lead Teachers to sustain a warm, student-centered classroom culture for ages 3–9.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused, caring approach for young children.
• Ability to collaborate with lead teachers and teams.
• Strong communication and observation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple classrooms with guided supervision of children ages 3–9.
• Help maintain prepared Montessori environments and readiness of learning spaces.
• Assist with daily routines, transitions, and classroom coverage as needed.
• Maintain health and safety protocols and foster calm, respectful interactions.

Job description

Early Childhood and Lower Elementary Team Assistant

Join a vibrant, supportive community dedicated to authentic Montessori education at The Montessori Academy of Arlington! Nestled in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, our school is looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative Team Teaching Assistant to nurture curiosity, independence, and a love for learning across our Early Childhood and Lower Elementary classrooms. In this rewarding role, you will work side-by-side with experienced lead teachers to foster a dynamic, student-centered environment where children ages 3 to 9 thrive academically, socially, and emotionally throughout their foundational developmental stages. If you are passionate about child-centered learning, value a warm and cooperative workplace culture, and want to make a lasting impact in a fully equipped Montessori environment, we would love to welcome you to our team—apply today!

Role Summary

The Team Assistant provides adaptable classroom support across multiple environments. This rolefocuses on child supervision, environment care, and smooth classroom functioning while maintainingconsistency with Montessori principles and school expectations.

Core Responsibilities

Child Guidance & Relationships

• Establish respectful, supportive interactions with children across classrooms.
• Support positive behavior, independence, and self-regulation.
• Ensure emotional and physical safety while responding calmly to children's needs.

Montessori Environment Support

• Assist with maintaining clean, orderly, and prepared classroom environments.
• Support classroom routines as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• Care for materials and help ensure readiness of learning spaces.

Health, Safety & Supervision

• Supervise children at all times and maintain required ratios.
• Support transitions, coverage needs, and sta?ing continuity.
• Follow all health, safety, and licensing procedures consistently.

Flexibility & Collaboration

• Adapt to varying classroom routines, age groups, and team expectations.
• Communicate clearly with Lead Teachers regarding classroom needs and observations.
• Provide coverage during absences, transitions, or special circumstances as assigned.

Professionalism & Community Engagement

• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and flexibility in assignments.
• Support TMA’s mission, values, and Montessori philosophy across all settings.

Professional Development

• Complete required professional development and licensing training hours.
• Maintain accurate training records and certifications.
• Apply learning to practice across classroom settings.