Montessori Instructional Assistant

Marquette Montessori Academy; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette Montessori Academy in South Bend, Indiana is seeking a Montessori Instructional Assistant. The role supports the lead teacher in delivering Montessori programming and classroom activities in a school-year, full-time capacity with an hourly rate starting at $20.00, depending on experience and education.

The position requires collaboration with teachers, Montessori coaches, and principals to nurture student independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning within a diverse urban

Qualifications

• Recommendation for probation assistance on their most recent evaluation.
• Interview with Principal required.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher in implementing Montessori program and classroom activities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development/training.
• Collaborate with Montessori coaches, classroom teacher, and principal.
• Create an prepared environment enabling independence, decision-making, and lifelong learning.
• Work with diverse urban student population using appropriate strategies.
• Support students during breakfast and routines.
• Contribute to curriculum implementation in a multi-age Montessori setting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Montessori pedagogy

Differentiated instruction

Team collaboration

Professional development

Job description

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Montessori Instructional Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5885846

Application Deadline: Jun 07, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Montessori Instructional Assistant

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Reports to: Building Principal and Lead Classroom Teacher

Contract Length: School Year – Teacher scheduled days

Hourly Rate: Begins at $20.00 Depending on Experience and education

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• This position requires an individual who will assist the lead teacher in successfully implementing all aspects of the Montessori program working with students, staff and parents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement instructional and classroom leadership strategies which reflect the Montessori model.
• Actively participate in on-going professional development/training. Participation required.
• Work with the Montessori classroom teacher, instructional and Montessori coaches and principal.
• Assist the teacher in providing a skillfully prepared environment that allows children to explore, move, share with a group and be independent, make decisions, develop self-control and create order that cultivates a lifelong love of learning.
• Collaborates successfully with teams to integrate Montessori pedagogy.
• Employ a wide variety of instructional techniques which reflect differentiation of instruction as directed by the Montessori teacher.
• Assist in successfully with implementing curriculum in a multi-age classroom.
• Embrace the Montessori program and the Montessori philosophy.
• Work well with others.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of a diverse (ethical/racial) urban school population and apply appropriate instructional strategies.
• Monitor and assist students with breakfast.
• Assist in the implementation of a best practice Montessori classroom demonstrating the Montessori beliefs and philosophy through curriculum, instructional strategies and classroom environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Recommendation for probation assistance on their most recent evaluation.
• Interview with Principal required.

Works in standard office and school building environments. Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours. Must be able to handle stress.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Sears , Principal
• Marquette Montessori Academy
• Email: [e-mail]