Montessori Young Children’s Classroom Assistant

Founded in 1972 by Pearl Vanderwall, the Montessori Training Center of St. Louis (MTCSTL) is a non‑profit organization affiliated with the Association Montessori Internationale.

We are seeking a Classroom Assistant to work in our Young Children’s Community (mixed‑age classroom of children ages 14 months - 3 years). Our school is a lab school for The Montessori Training Center of St. Louis and as such, we strive to deliver high‑fidelity, authentic Montessori. Our school is also committed to providing a supportive, child‑centered environment where children can explore, learn, and grow.

Full‑Time (40 hours per week, Mon‑Fri 8AM-4PM), year‑round

• Works collaboratively with the Guide and floaters to create a safe, healthy, nurturing environment supporting each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth and development.
• Has experience and a love of working with and alongside young children.
• Is kind, professional, reliable, creative, organized, and consistent.
• Has a strong work-ethic and attention to detail.
• Communicates clearly and positively when speaking and in writing.
• Is a strong team player.
• Works well with caregivers.
• Is curious, loves to have fun and learn new things.
• Has a bachelor’s degree in early childhood development, education, or a related field.
• Has experience working in an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Young Children’s Community OR a willingness to learn and implement Montessori.

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits (health, vision, and dental insurance; paid time off).
• A collaborative work environment.

If you are a compassionate educator dedicated to the Montessori philosophy, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter to: admissions@mtclabschool.