Joyful Montessori Primary Classroom Support Specialist

Fiore Montessori; Corte Madera (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marin Montessori School in Corte Madera, CA is seeking a joyful and resourceful primary support assistant to help two classrooms serving children aged 2–6. The role includes preparing classroom materials, supervising during staff breaks, and providing on-call substitute coverage when teachers are out.

The position follows a 10-month calendar (mid-August to mid-June) with paid breaks, plus optional four-week summer camp in summer. 37.5 hours weekly, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 ECE units, including Child Development and Child, Family & Community
• At least six months' experience working with young children
• Kind, joyful attitude with a desire to learn on the job
• Interest or experience in crafting/material prep
• Professional, reliable, punctual, and resourceful
• Basic computer skills; excellent verbal and written communication
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs, sit on the floor, and move up/down with ease
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to successfully complete a background check
• Collaborative and flexible approach to working with colleagues

Responsibilities

• Support daily classroom operations in two primary classrooms
• Prepare materials (cutting, sewing, playdough, punching paper, etc.)
• Supervise children during staff breaks, maintaining line of sight
• Serve as on-call assistant substitute when staff are absent

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Reliability / punctuality

Teamwork / collaboration

Education

ECE units

Child Development

Family & Community

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Marin Montessori School in Corte Madera, CA is seeking a joyful and resourceful primary support assistant to help two classrooms serving children aged 2–6. The role includes preparing classroom materials, supervising during staff breaks, and providing on-call substitute coverage when teachers are out.

The position follows a 10-month calendar (mid-August to mid-June) with paid breaks, plus optional four-week summer camp in summer. 37.5 hours weekly, Monday–Friday.