Teacher Assistant

Acquire4Hire; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid federal holidays

Professional development scholarships

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Kids World Montessori in Falls Church, VA is seeking a warm, nurturing Assistant Teacher to support the Primary Classroom for children 3–6 years old. You will team with the Lead Teacher to implement Montessori activities and help create a positive, respectful learning environment where every child can thrive.

The ideal candidate loves working with young children, collaborates with staff and families, and is patient, reliable, and engaging.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient, dependable, and nurturing.
• Passionate about working with children.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Previous childcare or early childhood education experience is preferred but not required.
• Montessori experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with daily classroom routines and Montessori activities
• Supervise and engage children throughout the day
• Support children with toileting, self‑care, and daily living skills as needed
• Help prepare and maintain a clean, organized, and inviting Montessori environment
• Assist during meals, outdoor play, rest time, and classroom transitions
• Foster children's independence, confidence, and social‑emotional development
• Collaborate with fellow staff and communicate professionally with families
• Lift and carry classroom materials and children when needed (up to 25 lbs)

Skills

Kind

Patient

Dependable

Nurturing

Team player

Job description

About This Role

Now Hiring! Kids World Montessori is currently accepting applications for a Primary Classroom Assistant Teacher to join our team.

Schedule Options

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–5:30 PM

About The Position

We are seeking a warm, nurturing, patient, and dependable Assistant Teacher to support our Montessori Primary Classroom, serving children 3–6 years of age.

The ideal candidate is passionate about working with young children, enjoys collaborating with others, and is committed to creating a positive, respectful, and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive.

About Kids World Montessori

Kids World Montessori is a bilingual Montessori school serving children from 6 months through 6 years of age. Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of learning by providing a nurturing, stimulating, and welcoming environment where every child feels safe, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Following the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, our classrooms emphasize hands‑on learning, independence, curiosity, and respect for each child's individual pace of development. Through our bilingual program and thoughtfully prepared environments, we help children build strong academic, social, and emotional foundations that last a lifetime.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young children, we would love to welcome you to the Kids World Montessori family!

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Lead Teacher with daily classroom routines and Montessori activities
• Supervise and engage children throughout the day
• Support children with toileting, self‑care, and daily living skills as needed
• Help prepare and maintain a clean, organized, and inviting Montessori environmentAssist during meals, outdoor play, rest time, and classroom transitions
• Foster children's independence, confidence, and social‑emotional development
• Collaborate with fellow staff and communicate professionally with families
• Lift and carry classroom materials and children when needed (up to 25 lbs)

Qualifications

• Kind, patient, dependable, and nurturing
• Passionate about working with children
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Comfortable assisting children with toileting and personal care when neededAble to lift up to 25 lbs
• Previous experience in childcare or early childhood education is preferred but not required
• Montessori experience is a plus

Benefits

• Paid federal holidays
• Professional development scholarships
• PTO
• 401(k)

About Us

A bilingual English and Spanish Montessori program where children 4 months-5 years of age develop a love of learning.

"We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other to form one whole unity." - Dr. Maria Montessori