Montessori Teaching Assistant: Nurture Curious Minds

Solex HRC Inc; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Needham Montessori School in Needham, MA is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support the Lead Teacher in daily classroom activities. You will help maintain a clean, organized learning environment and assist with transitions and activities across the day.

You will monitor nap, lunch, playground times, and communication with the Director as needed to ensure children's well‑being and a positive learning atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality for children and families.
• Early Education Certificate required.
• Strong communication and classroom support skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a clean and hygienic classroom environment.
• Monitoring consumable classroom items and replacing as needed.
• Assist in classroom maintenance.
• Assist children with the direction of the Lead Teacher during transition times such as outdoor preparation.
• Learning school procedure and implementing when appropriate.
• Monitoring children as needed during nap time, lunch time, playground use, etc. in accordance with school policy.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in preparation of classroom materials as directed.
• Attendance of monthly staff meetings.
• Communicate with Lead Teacher and Director as needed regarding the children.

Skills

Experience with children

Confidentiality

High school diploma

Model professional behavior

Strong communication with children

Early Education Certificate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Early Education Certificate

Job description

Needham Montessori School in Needham, MA is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support the Lead Teacher in daily classroom activities. You will help maintain a clean, organized learning environment and assist with transitions and activities across the day.

You will monitor nap, lunch, playground times, and communication with the Director as needed to ensure children's well‑being and a positive learning atmosphere.