Montessori Assistant Guide

Mount St. Michael is seeking an Assistant Guide for a Montessori (3K-5K) class.

The Assistant Guides work cohesively with the lead teachers. The job duties range from organizing materials and cleaning the workspace to facilitating the learning process for each child. All assistants are expected to support the Montessori teaching method. Specifically, they must help guide the child through self-directed activities, allowing the child to develop at his or her own pace. They are expected to foster, along with the lead teachers, a nurturing and stimulating non-competitive environment.

• Work with children in our Children’s House program aged 3-6 in a classroom setting consisting of 1 Lead Guide and 1 Assistant Guide.
• Support the children through their classroom experience, including assisting with nap time, snack time, lunch, the work cycle, and other daily transitions in the classroom.
• Maintain a clean and tidy indoor and outdoor environment for all children in coordination with the Lead Guide to provide a safe space for learning.
• Assist in maintaining an ongoing dialogue with the Lead Guide on all matters relating to the Children’s House environment as well as the students and parents.

• High School diploma or GED, required.
• Catholic knowledge and background preferred.
• Passion for working with young children.
• Familiarity with or experience in the Montessori philosophy, methodology, and/or environment.
• Strong commitment to equity and inclusion practices and curriculum in the classroom.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Creative individual and team player.
• Ability to maintain calm and focus.
• Operate with a high level of integrity.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to learn positive language, new tools, and conflict resolution strategies from the Montessori team.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to school principal, Melissa Castro at m.castro.