Montessori Toddler Classroom Assistant - Growth & Impact

Bellevue Montessori School; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 59,237,000 - 67,502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (optional)

Paid sick leave / PTO

Simple IRA matching up to 3%

DCYF licensing reimbursement up to $?

Staff events

Job summary

Bellevue Montessori School in Bellevue, WA, seeks a Teaching Assistant for its Toddler Program at the Park Campus. You will assist teachers with daily routines, classroom setup, and age-appropriate activities in a nurturing Montessori environment.

Responsibilities include supervising children, aiding with diapering, preparing snacks, and leading stories, songs and conversations to promote language and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience observing children and background knowledge of the Montessori method.
• Flexibility and consistency in work ethic and history.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with early, late arrivals / pick-ups.
• Supporting Head Teachers with classroom maintenance and environment prep.
• Cleaning and sanitizing classrooms and learning tools.
• Following health & safety procedures and supervising children, including diapering.
• Leading a group with stories, movement, songs, and other activities.
• Engaging in conversation, reading books, poems and singing to support language.
• Aiding children using Montessori methods when needed.
• Using positive discipline techniques to foster self-discipline.
• Offering love, individual attention and support to encourage independence.

Skills

Montessori method experience

Observing children

Flexibility

Job description

Bellevue Montessori School in Bellevue, WA, seeks a Teaching Assistant for its Toddler Program at the Park Campus. You will assist teachers with daily routines, classroom setup, and age-appropriate activities in a nurturing Montessori environment.

Responsibilities include supervising children, aiding with diapering, preparing snacks, and leading stories, songs and conversations to promote language and independence.