Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Guidepost Montessori in Laurel Oak, New Jersey is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Teacher to support a mixed-age class of Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool children (ages 3-6) in a Montessori environment. The Assistant Teacher will empower children to gain independence, self-confidence, and a love of learning.Guidepost Montessori carefully prepares an environment that fosters independence and captivates a child’s interest. They provide personalized support to each child, offering individual and small-group lessons, showing children how to use the materials and perform activities with them, and giving them precise language to understand their experiences.Role Involves:

• Observing children closely to understand and best meet their needs.
• Preparing a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters independence and concentration.
• Providing individual and small-group lessons to support each child’s development.
• Forming personal connections with each child and cultivating a community of collaboration and respect.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children ages 3-6 in a school setting.

What Guidepost Montessori Offers:

• The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality Montessori program.
• Fully sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development.
• 75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network.
• A network of supportive peers and mentors.
• Abundant career growth and promotion opportunities.
• Competitive pay rate.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

Guidepost Montessori is a growing network of over 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children ages 0-12. They are on a mission to radically transform education based on the belief that children are capable and deserve an education for independence.