Elementary Teacher Assistant

Reston Montessori School Inc; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Staff training

6 weeks vacation

Job summary

Reston Montessori School Inc is seeking an Assistant Teacher for the Elementary Program for the 2026/2027 school year. You will assist with classroom lessons and activities throughout the day and oversee a classroom of 1st to 3rd Grade students in the after-care program.

The ideal candidate is flexible, works well in a team, communicates clearly, plans effectively, and enjoys experimenting and improving classroom practice.

Qualifications

• Be flexible and work well within a team.
• Have good observational and communications skills.
• Have excellent planning and observations skills.
• Love to experiment, evaluate, and improve on everything they do.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom lessons and activities throughout the day.
• Oversee a classroom of 1st to 3rd Grade students in the after-care program.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Observational skills

Communication

Planning

Experimentation

Education

BA in Education

Job description

Job description: Reston Montessori School, Reston's oldest Montessori School, is seeking a new team member to join our Elementary Program for the 2026/2027 school year. The Assistant Teacher will assist with classroom lessons and activities throughout the day and oversee a classroom of 1st to 3rd Grade students in the after-care program.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be flexible and work well within a team.
• Have good observational and communications skills.
• Have excellent planning and observations skills.
• Love to experiment, evaluate, and improve on everything they do.

Required qualifications include a BA in education (a background in Science a plus but not mandatory) and two+ years' experience working with children in a classroom setting, creativity with preparing class activities and the ability to work 9:00 to 5:30 each day.

All full-time RMS employees are offered competitive salaries and generous benefits including subsidized health insurance, dental insurance, yearly staff training and 6 weeks guaranteed paid vacation per year.

RMS is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Reston, VA 20190 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Reston, VA 20190: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person