Summer Assistant Teacher

Learning Care Group; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Montessori school as an Assistant Teacher, where you will support the Lead Teacher and provide an authentic Montessori experience. We seek passionate individuals who can inspire and engage young learners. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while making a lasting impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Retirement plans including 401(k) match

Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed child care center or Montessori school.
• Montessori training or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Montessori Guide or Lead Teacher in all classroom areas.
• Facilitate fun and interactive learning experiences.
• Observe, assess, and plan activities for children.

Skills

Dependability

Passion for education

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our Montessori school has been proudly serving our community for many years. With trained, dedicated educators (some with decades of experience), we provide an authentic Montessori experience in an early education setting. With mixed-age classrooms and carefully curated Montessori materials, we embrace the authentic Montessori Method, guiding young learners toward the future to become innovative thinkers, good citizens, and capable leaders.

Classroom Community and Role

Each classroom is a community where educators collaborate to provide an authentic Montessori experience. The Assistant Teacher supports the Montessori Guide or Lead Teacher across all classroom areas.

As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll:

1. Always caring! Follow all licensing guidelines, school, and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child.
2. Always inspiring! Work with a Montessori Guide or Lead Teacher to facilitate fun and interactive learning experiences in an authentic Montessori classroom.
3. Always engaged! Develop your ability to observe, assess, and plan activities for children, and communicate effectively with families under the guidance of your lead teacher/guide.
4. Always learning! Complete extensive training that provides insights on child care and development topics.

Qualifications

We seek joyful, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 years old and have:

• Experience in a licensed child care center, Montessori school, or related field.
• Completed a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Met state requirements for education; additional school requirements may apply.
• Montessori training, certification, or experience is preferred.

About Us

Your neighborhood Montessori school is supported by Montessori Unlimited, part of Learning Care Group—a nationwide network of authentic Montessori schools. As part of a community of inspired, bold, and dedicated individuals, we invite you to make a difference. Our environment is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative.

Join Us

If you're ready to make a positive, lasting impact on children, join Montessori Unlimited. We value our employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and retirement plans including a new 401(k) match. We believe in rewarding talent, recognizing potential, and supporting growth to develop inspiring, innovative educators who prepare children for the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Learning Care Group is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected status under law.