Preschool Assistant Teacher

Montessori School of Silicon Valley; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Montessori training opportunities

Collaborative teaching environment

Career growth potential

Path to Montessori certification

Job summary

Cabrillo Montessori is seeking a caring Preschool Assistant Teacher for ages 3–6 to join our community near Santa Clara. You will support daily classroom activities, hands-on Montessori experiences, and help maintain a welcoming learning environment with the Lead Guide and teaching team.

We value warmth, reliability, and enthusiasm, with opportunities to learn about Montessori education and pursue certification. Join a collaborative team that fosters children's growth and joyful discovery.

Qualifications

• Experience with preschool-aged children.
• Warmth, patience, and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a teaching team.
• Dependable, flexible, and committed to a positive experience for children.
• Interest in Montessori education and development.

Responsibilities

• Support daily classroom activities and Montessori learning experiences.
• Assist with individual and small-group activities.
• Supervise children during activities, outdoor play, meals, and daily routines.
• Encourage positive behavior and social-emotional development.
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain an organized learning environment.
• Support hands-on activities (gardening, cooking, art, science, STEM).
• Build warm relationships with children, families, and educators.
• Help create a safe, joyful classroom community.

Skills

Warmth

Patience

Team collaboration

Dependability

Communication skills

Interest in Montessori education

Tools

Montessori materials

Job description

Preschool Assistant Teacher – Ages 3–6

Yellowstone Primary Community | Cabrillo Montessori

Are you a caring, energetic, and dependable educator who loves working with preschool-aged children? Join our team at Cabrillo Montessori! Our school is committed to creating a nurturing, hands-on learning environment where children are encouraged to explore, build confidence, develop independence, and discover a lifelong love of learning.

At Cabrillo Montessori, we believe in creating a warm, supportive, and consistent environment where every child feels safe, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our Montessori approach fosters independence, creativity, problem-solving, and meaningful social connections while honoring each child's individual pace of development.

Our Yellowstone Primary Community serves children ages 3–6, providing an engaging environment where children learn through hands-on activities, practical life experiences, meaningful work, and purposeful exploration.

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dependable Preschool Assistant Teacher to work collaboratively with our Lead Guide and teaching team to support daily classroom activities, student development, and the overall classroom experience.

What You'll Do:

• Work collaboratively with the Lead Guide and teaching team to support daily classroom activities and Montessori learning experiences.
• Assist with individual and small-group learning activities that encourage independence, curiosity, and confidence.
• Supervise and support children during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, transitions, and daily routines.
• Encourage positive behavior, emotional development, problem-solving, and respectful interactions.
• Help prepare classroom materials and maintain a beautiful, organized, and welcoming learning environment.
• Support engaging hands-on activities such as gardening, cooking, art, science, STEM, and practical life experiences.
• Build warm, positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and joyful classroom community where every child can thrive.

We're Looking for Preschool Assistant Teachers Who:

• Have experience or a strong desire to work with preschool-aged children.
• Bring warmth, patience, energy, and enthusiasm to the classroom.
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a supportive teaching team.
• Are dependable, flexible, and committed to creating a positive experience for children.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are interested in learning about Montessori education and child development.
• Are eager to grow professionally and explore opportunities for Montessori certification and future leadership roles.

Montessori experience is welcomed but not required! We value educators who are passionate about working with children and excited to learn.

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions:

Working with young children is an active, hands-on experience! Our teachers spend their days moving, engaging with children at their level, and supporting learning both indoors and outdoors.

This position includes:

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, squat, and move throughout the classroom and outdoor learning environments consistently throughout the day
• Ability to sit on the floor or work at child-sized tables and chairs to engage with children during daily activities consistently throughout the day
• Ability to lift, carry, and assist children or classroom materials weighing approximately 10–30 pounds as needed intermittently throughout the day
• Ability to actively supervise children during classroom activities, outdoor play, transitions, and daily routines consistently throughout the day
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues consistently throughout the day
• Ability to work in a lively preschool environment with varying levels of noise, activity, and frequent interruptions consistently throughout the day
• Ability to transition between indoor and outdoor environments and adapt to varying weather conditions as needed
• Ability to respond promptly and appropriately to children's needs and classroom situations as needed

Why Join Cabrillo Montessori?

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning
• Opportunities to explore Montessori training and certification
• A collaborative and supportive teaching environment
• Meaningful opportunities to contribute to children's growth and development
• Potential for long-term career advancement

Grow Your Career With Us!

Whether you're an experienced preschool educator or someone looking to build a meaningful career in early childhood education, Cabrillo Montessori offers an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a lasting difference.