Primary Teacher’s Assistant

AAAIS; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Matching retirement plan

Professional development

Tuition remission

Job summary

Springmont School in Sandy Springs, GA is accepting applications for a Primary Teacher’s Assistant for the 2026-27 year. This full-time position runs Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–6:00 pm and supports Lead Teachers with children ages 3 to 6.

The ideal candidate is warm, reliable, organized, and communicative, with comfort with technology. Montessori experience is preferred; AMI Training may be available after one year of employment. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with children preferred.
• Montessori environment experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teachers in classroom activities for ages 3–6.
• Assist with lunch, napping, toileting, and outdoor play.
• Help maintain cleanliness, order, and routines in the classroom.
• Contribute to a nurturing Montessori community and equity-minded environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Organization

Technology fluency

Experience with children

Education

AMI Montessori Training (after one year)

Job description

School: Springmont School
Available Position: Teacher
Description:

Springmont, a pre-K through 8th grade Montessori school in Sandy Springs, GA, is accepting applications for a Primary Teacher’s Assistant for the remainder of the 2026-27 academic year. This position begins immediately and is full-time, non-exempt, with a Monday-Friday, 10:00 am–6:00 pm schedule.

Teacher’s Assistants support Lead Teachers' work in the classroom and assist children (ages 3 to 6 years old) with lunch, napping, toileting, and outdoor play. Attention to detail, cleanliness, and order are essential to the classroom environment. Assistants collaborate with Teachers to create a nurturing and caring Montessori classroom community where freedom of choice, routines, and clear expectations allow young children to flourish.

The ideal candidate is warm, reliable, organized, and flexible, and possesses good written and verbal communication skills and facility with technology. Previous experience with children and in a Montessori environment is preferred. Experience working with children with special needs is also helpful. Dedicated to our school mission and the service of students and their families, we seek candidates committed to providing a caring and nurturing learning environment. Candidates should also embrace the opportunity to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives and be committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive work and learning environment. Qualified candidates may be eligible for AMI Montessori Training after one year of successful employment.

Springmont offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. Our benefits package for full-time employees includes individual health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as a matching retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and tuition remission.

Interested candidates should contact Head of School Elizabeth Lener by emailing [e-mail], providing a brief cover letter and resume as attachments. Only candidates of interest will be contacted.

Springmont School does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services, and activities, or employment.