Montessori Assistant Teacher

Montessori Assistant Teacher
- All Ages at Evergreen Academy summary:

Full-time float Montessori Assistant Teacher to support infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms by assisting lead teachers, guiding student independence using Montessori materials, and fostering social, motor, and academic development. Position requires at least a high school diploma (ECE certificate or degree preferred), background check clearance, and compliance with state licensing;
Montessori experience preferred. Compensation $20.50–$22.00/hr with benefits including health/vision/dental, 401(k) match, PTO, tuition discounts, and professional development opportunities.

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

Evergreen Academy Montessori in Bellevue, WA provides students and families with an authentic Montessori educational experience facilitated by passionate Montessori educators who guide students in meaningful work within a beautifully prepared environment. We cultivate an atmosphere of joyful learning and continuous growth for both our students and teachers, offering opportunities to grow professionally within a supportive community.

We are more than a school—we are a community. Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and implement the educational philosophy pioneered by Maria Montessori over 100 years ago. We believe in a holistic approach to Montessori education, combining academics, practical life, sensorial experiences, and mixed-age groups. Our culture is one of care, grace, courtesy and respect.

About the Position

This full-time Float teaching position will work with our Infant, Toddler and Preschool students. You will assist the lead teacher in encouraging increased independence and active participation in the learning process in students. Using developmentally appropriate Montessori learning materials, you guide students as they grow. You will have the opportunity to work with students according to their individual learning capabilities and maturity levels, growing their fine motor, gross motor, academic and social emotional skills.

What We Offer

We offer a supportive community that encourages professional growth, with a salary ranging from $/hr. You’ll also enjoy:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off

• Tuition discount for your child(ren)

• Professional growth and development opportunities

• Tuition coverage is available for you to grow your knowledge through our accredited Montessori Certificate Program at Eagle Montessori Teaching Academy.

• A culture of care and positivity

About You

We are looking for someone who is naturally positive, a good communicator, and passionate about learning and child development. You must be:

• At least 18 years of age

• Minimum high school diploma

• Early Childhood Education Certificate or equivalent college degree preferred

• Must successfully clear criminal background check

• Previous Montessori teaching experience preferred

• Compliance with all state education and licensing standards and maintains validation of credentials for the position

Do you have other talents like crafting, cooking, gardening, or music? We would love to see them in action in our classrooms, share them with us!

Ready to join our community and help shape the future of our students? Apply now to become part of our Evergreen Academy Montessori family!

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language.

In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements,…