Primary Assistant Teacher

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit educational community in Athens seeks a caring and dependable Primary Assistant Teacher to support children aged 3-6. Responsibilities include assisting the lead teacher, maintaining a calm Montessori environment, and engaging with students in their learning journey. Ideal candidates will have an interest in Montessori education and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off (PTO)

Opportunities for Montessori training and professional growth

A beautiful, peaceful campus

Qualifications

• Interest in or experience with Montessori education.
• Experience working with young children in a classroom or caregiving setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher in preparing and maintaining the Montessori environment.
• Support children with individualized work and group activities.
• Help manage daily routines, including snack, lunch, and outdoor play.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Flexibility

Education

Coursework in early childhood education

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Teacher - Primary (Ages 3-6)
Location: Athens Montessori School, Athens, GA
Position Type: Full-Time
Start Date: August

About Athens Montessori School:
Athens Montessori School is a non-profit, well-established, child-centered educational community that has served the Athens area for over 47 years. We are dedicated to nurturing each child's natural curiosity and love of learning through the principles and practices of Montessori education.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a caring, dependable, and team-oriented Primary Assistant Teacher to support our mixed-age classroom for children ages 3-6. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep respect for young children and bring a high level of professionalism and flexibility to their work in supporting the lead teacher and maintaining a calm, purposeful classroom environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the lead teacher in preparing and maintaining the Montessori environment
• Support children with individualized work and group activities
• Model respectful communication and behavior in line with Montessori principles
• Help manage daily routines, including snack, lunch, transitions, and outdoor play
• Maintain classroom organization and cleanliness
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate professionally with staff and families

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in or experience with Montessori education
• Experience working with young children in a classroom or caregiving setting
• Coursework in early childhood education (preferred but not required)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and flexibility

We Offer:

• A collaborative and supportive teaching environment
• Opportunities for Montessori training and professional growth
• Competitive salary based on experience and credentials
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off (PTO)
• A beautiful, peaceful campus in Athens, GA

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, references, and apply to the posting.