Montessori Assistant Teacher: Growth, Support, Impact

Guidepost Montessori; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training

Tuition discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Mahwah is hiring Assistant Teachers to support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (0–6 years). You will help create a calm, engaging environment where children can explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.

You’ll assist with preparing learning spaces, facilitating individualized activities, and building respectful relationships with families, while growing in a purpose-driven setting that values collaboration and development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under age 6.
• Positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset.
• Interest in Montessori methods; prior Montessori experience welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Observe children closely to support individual needs.
• Help prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom.
• Support individual and small-group learning activities.
• Build warm relationships with children and families.
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers to foster a strong classroom community.

Skills

Experience with under-6s

Positive mindset

Collaborative

Montessori interest

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Mahwah is hiring Assistant Teachers to support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (0–6 years). You will help create a calm, engaging environment where children can explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.

You’ll assist with preparing learning spaces, facilitating individualized activities, and building respectful relationships with families, while growing in a purpose-driven setting that values collaboration and development.