Preschool Assistant Teacher

Centennial Montessori; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

30 closures per year

Professional development

Job summary

Centennial Montessori is seeking a full-time Preschool assistant to support children aged 2.5–6 in a year-round program. Hours are 7:30AM–5:30PM; this position runs 8:15AM–4:45PM as a salaried role. The staff environment is supportive, with community events and professional development opportunities.

Pay depends on education and experience. We offer paid time off, health insurance, and 30 scheduled closures to promote work-life balance, along with staff outings and catered lunches to connect

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively interact and relate to children in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Willingness to adjust the program & curriculum to meet individual needs.
• Motivation to learn and grow in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• Interact with children aged 2.5–6 in a developmentally appropriate way.
• Relate with and speak to parents respectfully.
• Work in a collaborative team environment and share ideas.

Skills

Interact with children

Teamwork

Parent communication

Developmentally appropriate practice

Willingness to learn

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, loving, patient, and reliable individual who has a passion for children ages 2.5-6 years. Centennial Montessori is a year-round school with operating hours of 7:30AM-5:30PM. The Preschool assistant position is full time with work hours 8:15am-4:45pm. We have an inviting staff environment and a great parent community that works diligently to make staff feel supported and appreciated at all times. At Centennial Montessori, we have monthly staff outings, catered lunches, and school-wide events to better connect with the community.

We offer paid time off, health insurance benefits, 30 scheduled closures throughout the year to support a strong work-life balance, and opportunities for professional development. Pay is dependent on your education and experience. This is a full - time salaried, year-round position.

Minimum Position Requirements

• Ability to effectively interact and relate to children in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Must be sensitive to individual children's differences and needs, and be willing to adjust the program & curriculum to meet those individual needs.
• Must be motivated to learn and grow in an educational environment; and be willing to continually increase knowledge in the field of Early Childhood Education.
• Must be able to relate with and speak to parents in a respectful and courteous manner.
• Must be willing to work in a team environment; be willing to share ideas & be open to others' ideas; be flexible & willing to compromise.
• Must meet and maintain all Colorado state requirements for Early Childhood Teacher.

Benefit Conditions

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible