Montessori Assistant Teacher

Learning Care Group; Colleyville (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Benefits access

Tuition reimbursement

Health programs

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

Learning Care Group is seeking an Assistant Teacher to join our Montessori environment and help support the Lead Teacher in daily classroom activities. You will contribute to a caring, educational setting where children learn through authentic Montessori practices.

In this role you will observe children, plan age-appropriate activities, and communicate with families under supervision, while adhering to licensing and company standards. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed child care center or Montessori setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Montessori training, certification, or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Montessori Guide or Lead Teacher in all classroom areas.
• Follow licensing, school, and company standards to care for every child.
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences in an authentic Montessori classroom.
• Observe, assess, and plan activities for children and communicate with families under guidance.

Skills

Observation skills

Family communication

Patience and empathy

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Montessori training preferred

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you’re looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

Every classroom is a community with a team of educators collaborating to provide an authentic experience to the children. The Assistant Teacher supports the Montessori Guide or Lead Teacher in all classroom areas.

As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll:

• Always caring! Follow all licensing guidelines, school, and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child.
• Always inspiring! Working with a Montessori Guide or Lead Teacher, facilitate fun and interactive learning experiences in an authentic Montessori classroom.
• Always engaged! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan activities for children, as well as effectively communicate with families under the guidance of your lead teacher/guide.
• Always learning! Complete extensive training that provides insight onchild careand development topics.

Wewant joyful, dependable, passionate individualswhoare at least 18 andhave:

• Experience in a licensedchild carecenter, Montessori school, or related field.
• Completed a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Met state requirements for education; additional school requirements may apply.
• Montessori training, certification, or experience preferred.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.