Montessori Primary Classroom Support Specialist (10-Month)

Marin Montessori School; Corte Madera (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Summer camp opportunities

Job summary

Marin Montessori School in Corte Madera, CA, seeks a joyful and resourceful primary support assistant to assist two classrooms serving children ages 2–6. Responsibilities include preparing classroom materials, supervising children during staff breaks, and providing on-call support when teachers are out.

This full-time, 37.5-hour position runs Monday to Friday, 7:30 am–3:30 pm, with a 10-month calendar (Aug–Jun) and paid breaks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 ECE units, including Child Development and Child, Family & Community.
• At least six months' experience working with young children.
• Kind, joyful attitude with a desire to learn on the job.
• Interest or experience in crafting/material prep.
• Professional, reliable, punctual, and resourceful.
• Basic computer skills; excellent verbal and written communication.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs, sit on the floor, and move up/down with ease.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check.
• Collaborative and flexible approach to working with colleagues.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Fluent Spanish speaker
• Knowledge of Montessori principles and enthusiasm to learn

Responsibilities

• Support daily classroom operations in two primary classrooms
• Prepare materials (cutting, sewing, playdough, punching paper, etc.)
• Supervise children during staff breaks, maintaining line of sight
• Serve as on-call assistant substitute when staff are absent

Skills

ECE units

Child development

Experience with young children

Reliable and punctual

Material prep

Communication skills

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Background check

Fluent Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Job description

Marin Montessori School in Corte Madera, CA, seeks a joyful and resourceful primary support assistant to assist two classrooms serving children ages 2–6. Responsibilities include preparing classroom materials, supervising children during staff breaks, and providing on-call support when teachers are out.

This full-time, 37.5-hour position runs Monday to Friday, 7:30 am–3:30 pm, with a 10-month calendar (Aug–Jun) and paid breaks.