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Montessori Preschool Assistant Teacher (Ages 3-6)

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Montessori School of Silicon Valley

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Milpitas, California

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Responsibilities

Support the Lead Teacher in maintaining a safe, organized classroom environment for children ages 3-6. Assist with daily routines, meals, and transitions while fostering independence and curiosity in students.

Qualifications

You have a genuine love for working with young children and a desire to support their early growth and development. You bring flexibility, adaptability, and strong communication skills to foster a positive and inclusive classroom community. An interest in learning about early childhood education philosophies, including Montessori, is also valued.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Montessori

play-based approaches

Job Description

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Do you have a passion for nurturing young children and supporting their early growth and development? Are you inspired by the wonder, curiosity, and joy that children bring to learning every day?

We are seeking an Assistant Teacher to join our Montessori Preschool classroom. Our primary program serves children ages 3-6 years old in a Mixed Age Community. This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who are beginning their careers in early childhood education and want to grow in a supportive, team-oriented community. Our Primary Community (ages 3-6) supports 24 students with 2 teachers. Our teaching team consists of 1 Lead Teacher and 1 Assistant Teacher.

What You’ll Do

  • Support the Lead Teacher in preparing and maintaining a safe, organized, and inviting classroom environment
  • Work with children individually and in small groups to encourage independence, curiosity, and confidence
  • Assist with classroom activities, daily routines, meals, and transitions
  • Supervise children indoors and outdoors, ensuring safety and engagement at all times
  • Foster a positive, inclusive classroom community through teamwork and clear communication
  • Model patience, kindness, and respect in all interactions with children, families, and colleagues

The Ideal Candidate Will Bring

  • A warm, positive attitude and a genuine love for working with young children
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic classroom environment
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Dependability and a commitment to being present and engaged each day
  • Interest in learning more about early childhood education philosophies, including Montessori or play-based approaches

Benefits of Joining Our Team

  • Full-time schedule with consistent hours
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in early childhood education

At Montessori School of Silicon Valley, we believe that supporting educators is just as important as nurturing children. If you’re seeking a meaningful role where your care, energy, and curiosity make a daily difference, we invite you to join our team and grow with us.

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Montessori School of Silicon Valley

The mission of MSOSV is to develop the “whole child” by providing an enriched environment in which children can grow to fulfill their individual potential. Activities in the Montessori classroom promote social skills, emotional growth and physical cognitive preparation as well as artistic and academic excellence. The MSOSV leadership team met recently to revisit our core values and considered how those values impact our school community every day. The resulting “CARING” model came effortlessly and directly reflects the fact that our team is made up of people who care about others; always showing kindness and concern, making an effort to do their very best. This makes it easy for us to follow our motto of “Children First, Always”. “CARING” COMMUNITY All individuals – child, parent, staff – who join our incredibly diverse school community are treated with respect as individuals. Each is expected to take responsibility for their personal contribution to the group’s collective success. ACCOUNTABILITY At the core of accountability is reliability and personal responsibility. We value the ability of our staff and organization to honor our commitments and take ownership in results. RESPECT Respect requires consideration and helpfulness as well as the ability to effectively listen, communicate, tolerate and treat others as they would like to be treated. INTEGRITY Direct and honest, we make every effort to do the right thing every time. Our community exists to serve children. The integrity of our decisions is based on our motto “Children First, Always”. NURTURE Our goal is to inspire and nurture the human spirit, one child at a time. We speak and act from the heart with true love for the child. GROWTH We help each other thrive. We boldly invest in each other’s growth. We focus on creating real value for the world, every day and in everything we do.
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