Assistant Teacher / Montessori Assistant Guide

District Montessori seeks an assistant teacher/guide for one of our Montessori primary classrooms (with children between the ages of 2.5 years and 6 years). This is a full-time position, with classroom hours Monday through Friday, from 8am until 3:30pm. Additional hours are available in one of our extended day classrooms (from 3:30pm until 6pm). We invite patient, dynamic, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with young children to join our school community.

Our school serves children between the ages of 16 months and 6 years old (kindergarten). Responsibilities include ensuring the safety of participating children; assisting during the classroom work period, at lunchtime, during nap/rest time, with toileting, snack, and outdoor time; assisting with cleaning and organizing in the classroom and common spaces; and other tasks as needed.

Applicants should have a CDA or be working towards one, and should have at least one year of supervised occupational experience working with young children in an environment such as a camp, a preschool, or an extended day program. Ideal candidates will have a current CDA, a bachelor's or associate degree with a major in education or child development, or have accumulated credit hours working toward such a degree. Candidates should be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (or provide an approved exemption letter). Preference will be given to candidates with a suitability letter from OSSE and current First Aid & CPR certification.

Ideal candidates will be positive and energetic, possess respect for all children, demonstrate creativity in creating enriching experiences for young children, have a proven dedication to early childhood education, and be adept at communicating with other staff members, parents, and caregivers. Knowledge of or experience with the Montessori method is a plus, but it is not required. We encourage current college students working towards a degree to apply.

Pay will be based on education and experience. We value continued professional growth and offer professional development opportunities. District Montessori also offers a 401K, 401K matching funds, health care, and paid time off.

District Montessori is an educational nonprofit and registered 501(c)(3) organization committed to enriching the lives of children and to supporting and empowering parents using the Montessori method of instruction. Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington DC, our school closely follows the DCPS school schedule, with our classrooms in session from late August through mid-June (and a summer camp during the month of July).

District Montessori is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on account of race, age, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or religion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person