Primary Classroom Assistant (ages 3-6)

MSLF; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Discounted tuition

Job summary

Montessori School of Lake Forest is seeking a Primary Classroom Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The Assistant supports the Directress in nurturing, guiding, and teaching children aged 3-6 using the Montessori method.

The ideal candidate is reliable, patient, positive, and respectful. Responsibilities include supervising recess, observing and supporting classroom rules, helping children develop independence with self-care, snack and meal setup/cleanup, and assisting with environmental

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and a strong work ethic.
• Investment in continuous learning and development.
• Ability to collaborate, multi-task and learn through observation and modeling.
• Prior experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervising indoor and outdoor recess with children.
• Observing children and supporting classroom rules and procedures.
• Assisting children with self-care, snack setup/cleanup, lunch setup/cleanup, and cooking projects.
• Preparing and maintaining the environment under teacher guidance, including stocking and cleaning.
• Assisting with individual or small group work as directed.

Skills

Good communication

Strong work ethic

Continuous learning

Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Learning by observation

Childcare experience

Job description

The Montessori School of Lake Forest is seeking a Primary Classroom Assistant (ages 3-6) for the 2026-2027 school year. The Assistant works together with the Primary Directress to nurture, guide, and teach children utilizing the Montessori method. The ideal candidate will be reliable, and possess a patient, positive, and firm but respectful manner toward children in his/her care.

• Position available for 2026-2027 school year
• Hours are 7:30-3:30 daily
  
• Full year position with paid holiday and paid time off (PTO)
• Pay starting at $18.00 per hour
• Discounted tuition available for children of employees
• 40 hours per week = benefit eligible
• Experience working with children minimum of 1 year REQUIRED
• Position start date August 2026

Responsibilities include:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and supportive respect for colleagues, children, and families
• Supervising indoor and outdoor recess with children
• Observing children, supporting class rules and class procedures, and overall supervision of the classroom
• Assisting children in developing independence with self-care, with snack set-up/clean-up, lunch set-up/clean-up, and cooking projects
• Assisting the teacher in preparing and maintaining the environment, following teacher’s instructions for the care and maintenance of classroom and materials, including classroom stocking, organization, and daily cleaning
• If directed by the teacher, working with individual or small groups of children on limited and specific tasks or projects
• Projecting supportive attitude and employing positive language in all communications with all members of the school community at all times
• If directed, helping maintain current, accurate classroom records

Qualifications include:

• Good communication skills and strong work ethic
• Investment in continuous learning and development
• Ability to collaborate, multi-task and learn through observation and modeling
• Prior experience working with children preferred

We are a strong school community, dedicated to Montessori principles, committed to inspiring independence, self- confidence, respect and academic excellence.