FT Assistant Teacher Primary

Salem Montessori School; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Holiday Care Hours

Training and Career Development Opportunities

Medical/Dental/Insurance Plans

Job summary

A leading Montessori school is seeking a full-time Assistant Teacher for ages 3–6 years in Salem, Virginia. The role emphasizes the holistic development of children, requiring dependable and observant individuals with a High School Diploma or GED. Responsibilities include supporting children’s development, enforcing classroom rules, and engaging with students using the Montessori method. Successful candidates will be proactive, articulate, and mature, working 40 hours per week in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• CPR and First Aid Certified or willing to get certified.
• Preferred experience with children.

Responsibilities

• Support children's physical, social/emotional, and cognitive development.
• Establish and enforce classroom rules.
• Engage children using the Montessori method.
• Help in maintaining a structured classroom environment.

Skills

Dependability

Communication skills

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

FT Assistant Teacher Primary

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Share your respect and awe for children by becoming a passionate and supportive member of our Salem Montessori School (SMS) community. Our number one priority is the well‑being and development of every child. This includes the whole child – the physical, social/emotional, and cognitive. Our SMS staff members work together as part of a collaborative, caring team and serve as positive role models.

SMS is currently hiring for a full‑time assistant to work with ages 3–6 years.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Holiday Care Hours
• Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Medical/Dental/Insurance Plans
• Gaining experience working with children ages 3–6 yrs

Successful Team Members

• Are dependable and consistent in their ability to be physically and mentally present for the children.
• Take responsibility for being proactive in problem‑solving, caring for the environment, and building relationships.
• Have a keen awareness and observation skills.
• Communicate articulately, respectfully, and constructively.
• Establish and enforce rules and boundaries of behavior for children in their classrooms. We have a very structured classroom environment.
• Be professional and mature in appearance and attitude.
• Help children use resources and explore during learning and play activities using the Montessori method.
• Monday‑Friday
• 40 hours per week
• Ability to be on your feet.
• Ability to lift and move.
• Ability to conduct chores apart from childcare (cleaning, etc.)
• Willingness to engage with young children and other staff members.

Requirements

• Ages 18 or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• CPR and First Aid Certified or willing to be certified.
• Experience with children (preferred)

PLEASE NOTE: Employees who are made an offer of employment will be required to pass a post‑offer pre‑employment background process that includes passing a Basic TB and fingerprint test and completing an online training program. Applicants who do not pass or participate in any of this pre‑employment process will have their offer of employment rescinded.

Visit http://salemmontessori.org/ or https://amshq.org/ to learn more about Montessori.

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