Montessori Teaching Assistant

A Little Journey Montessori School; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

A local Montessori school in Bozeman, Montana is seeking a Teaching Assistant to assist lead teachers with classroom management and care for young children. The ideal candidate should have a passion for working with kids, good teamwork and communication skills, and experience with infants and toddlers. Responsibilities include diaper changing, supervising playtime, and maintaining an organized learning environment. The position offers flexible hours and a starting pay of $18.00/hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young children.
• Great at working as a team and with others.
• Friendly nature and love for children.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Experience caring for children aged 18 months to 3 years.
• Montessori experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers with classroom management.
• Change diapers and assist potty training.
• Supervise young children inside and outside.
• Clean up after children and perform light chores.
• Communicate with other teachers and parents.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Organization

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Montessori School

A Little Journey Montessori School is looking for a teaching assistant to join our team!

The ideal candidate for this position

• Someone who is consistent and reliable.
• Loves working with others and young children.
• Adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances and environments.
• Can take charge of classroom management and work alongside other teachers.

This is an amazing opportunity for those interested in a career in Montessori and/or early childhood teaching and education. We are looking to hire a qualified assistant teacher for this licensed childcare facility.

About us

• We are open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.
• We are a year-round program.
• We have an infant, toddler, and preschool classroom within our school.

There is also an option for full-time or to work up to full-time employment.

Our Mission

To provide high-quality care to young children while giving them a foundation for their educational and societal future.

Core Values

• Committed - to the work.
• Accountable - to your team.
• Transparent - in all things, communicate needs and difficulties.
• Positive - attitude and outlook.
• Intentional - about your actions.
• Responsible - for what you do.
• Aligned - with what we do and who we are.
• Thrive - not survive, want more grow.

Job Description

• Assist lead teachers with classroom management.
• Change diapers and assist potty training children with learning to use the potty.
• Supervise young children inside and outside.Cleaning up after children and light chores throughout the day.
• Assisting children with their needs.
• Communicating with other teachers and parents.

Qualifications

• A passion for working with young children.
• Great at working as a team and with others.
• A friendly nature, patience, and love for children.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Experience caring for children, especially ages 18 months to 3 years old.
• Montessori experience preferred.

Requirements

• Hands‑on infant, child, and adult CPR/First Aid certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Must pass a criminal background check for state licensing requirements.
• Verification of Immunizations (MMR and tDap).
• Training courses for state licensing requirements within 30 and 90 days of hire.

Salary

• Pay is DOE starting at $18.00/hour.