Montessori Assistant Teacher-All Ages

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition discount

Professional development

Culture of care

Job summary

LePort Montessori in Del Mar, California is hiring a full-time Float Assistant Teacher for year-round service. You will join a supportive team to foster a nurturing, peaceful classroom environment and support children with transitions, language development, and independence milestones.

Requirements include 18 years or older, a minimum high school diploma, 12 ECE units, and a successful background check. A commitment to Montessori methods and student well-being is essential.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old requirement stated in ad.
• Minimum high school diploma required.
• 12 Early Childhood Education Units required.
• Must successfully clear criminal background check.
• Previous teaching experience requested.
• Compliance with state education and licensing standards.

Responsibilities

• Model positive behaviors and kindness for children.
• Support group time and outdoor play sessions.
• Facilitate smooth transitions throughout the day.
• Help children with independence milestones.
• Support language development, social-emotional learning, and executive functioning.
• Create a lovely, inviting learning environment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

12 ECE units

Job description

LePort Montessori (#3010), 1010 Solana Drive, Del Mar, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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 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 Float 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

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

Must successfully clear criminal background check

Previous teaching experience

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!

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.

LePort Montessori (#3010), 1010 Solana Drive, Del Mar, California, United States of America