Montessori Assistant Teacher

LePort Montessori; Irvine (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking passionate Montessori educators to join their team. This role emphasizes guiding students through meaningful work while fostering a prepared environment that promotes student-led learning. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Montessori education and early childhood education. With a commitment to community and holistic education, this position offers opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a supportive environment that values grace, courtesy, and respect as core principles of education.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Employee Tuition Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Must successfully clear a criminal background check.
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma.
• Early Childhood Education units required.

Responsibilities

• Guide students in meaningful work and provide a prepared environment.
• Facilitate student-led learning with freedom and responsibility.
• Comply with state education and licensing standards.

Skills

Montessori Education

Early Childhood Education

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Early Childhood Education Units

Job description

LePort Montessori (#3005), 3979 & 3983 Portola Parkway, Irvine, California, United States of America Req #10204

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

LEPORT MONTESSORI, part of the Spring Education Group family of schools, is seeking passionate Montessori educators who guide their students in meaningful work while providing a prepared environment that facilitates student-led learning and freedom with responsibility.

Employment Status: Full-Time

Location: 3983 Portola Parkway, Irvine, CA 92602

Pay Range: $17.50-$19.00/hr

The Perks:

• Full benefits package
• Paid time off
• Employee Tuition Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth

Tuition coverage available for our accredited Montessori Certificate Program. Grow your career with us! Learn more at EagleMontessoriTeachingAcademy.com

It Takes a Village:

We are more than just a school - we are a community! Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and uphold the educational standards Maria Montessori pioneered over 114 years ago. We believe in a holistic approach to Montessori education, combining academics, practical life, sensorial exercises and mixed age groups, allowing each child to express their unique gifts, interests and abilities. We embrace a culture of care… grace, courtesy and respect is at the core of everything we do!

The Essentials:

• Must successfully clear criminal background without exemption.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma.
• Early Childhood Education units (6 core or more) required.
• Often carrying and lifting 25 pounds or less (25-50%) and occasionally carrying 25-50 pounds (10-25%).
• Complies with all state education and licensing standards and maintains validation of credentials for the position (i.e. professional development).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.