Montessori Assistant Teacher

LePort Montessori; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition discount

Professional growth

Culture of care

Job summary

LePort Montessori in Irvine, CA, is hiring a full-time Preschool Assistant Teacher to join a year-round classroom community. You will work with a supportive team to foster a nurturing, caring, and peaceful learning environment, modeling kindness and supporting daily routines.

The role emphasizes aiding language development, social-emotional learning, and early independence while providing engaging learning materials and positive interactions with children.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum high school diploma.
• 12 ECE Units preferred (minimum 6 ECE units required).
• Must successfully clear criminal background check.
• One year of previous teaching experience required.
• Compliance with all state education and licensing standards and maintains validation of credentials for the position.

Responsibilities

• Modeling positive behaviors and kindness for children.
• Supporting group time and outdoor play.
• Facilitating smooth transitions throughout the day.
• Preparing engaging learning materials.
• Helping children with independence milestones.
• Supporting language development, social and emotional learning, and executive functioning skills.
• Making the learning environment a lovely and inviting place to be.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good communicator

Child development interest

Education

High school diploma

ECE units (12 preferred; 6 required)

Job description

LePort Montessori Schools provides students and families with an authentic Montessori educational experience facilitated by passionate Montessori educators who guide students in meaningful work within a beautifully prepared environment. We cultivate an atmosphere of joyful learning and continuous growth for both our students and teachers, offering opportunities to grow professionally within a supportive community.

We are more than a school-we are a community. Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and implement the educational philosophy pioneered by Maria Montessori over 100 years ago. We believe in a holistic approach to Montessori education, combining academics, practical life, sensorial experiences, and mixed-age groups. Our culture is one of care, grace, courtesy and respect.

About the Position

Are you passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young children? We are seeking a full-time, year round Preschool Assistant Teacher role to complete our classroom community. You will work as part of a supportive team to foster a nurturing, caring, stimulating, and peaceful environment. This includes:

• Modeling positive behaviors and kindness for children
• Supporting group time and outdoor play
• Facilitating smooth transitions throughout the day
• Preparing engaging learning materials
• Helping children with independence milestones
• Supporting language development, social and emotional learning, and executive functioning skills
• Making the learning environment a lovely and inviting place to be

What We Offer

We offer a supportive community that encourages professional growth, with a salary ranging from $18.00-$20.00 per hour. You’ll also enjoy:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition discount for your child(ren)
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A culture of care and positivity

About You

We are looking for someone who is naturally positive, a good communicator, and passionate about learning and child development. You must be:

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum high school diploma
• 12 Early Childhood Education Units preferred (minimum 6 ECE units required)
• Must successfully clear criminal background check
• One year of previous teaching experience required
• Compliance with all state education and licensing standards and maintains validation of credentials for the position

Do you have other talents like crafting, cooking, gardening, or music? We would love to see them in action in our classrooms, share them with us!

Ready to join our community and help shape the future of our students?