Assistant Teacher - Spanish Immersion

We are hiring for an Assistant Guide (Teacher) for our Spanish Immersion program in Peoria!
Are you a Spanish speaker who would like to support children with the gift of a second language? Are you passionate about helping children under the age of 3 years old? Have you been looking for a school where you can grow and develop your career? If so, join us in our mission to spread Montessori education to children around the world!

Responsibilities:

• The Assistant Teacher will assist with implementing curriculum in a safe, healthy and nurturing classroom environment that supports each child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth and development
• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment (classroom and playground) and preparing needed supplies, materials, and equipment
• Assist staff in any other appropriate ways
• Supervise the classroom when the teacher is out of the room

• Monday
  - Friday 9:30 am - 6 pm
• Full-time

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K
• 75% tuition discount for up to two children at our school
• Paid time off and Paid holidays
• Career growth and promotion opportunities
• Accredited Montessori training program

• Fluent in Spanish
• Experience working with children ages 0-6
• Ability to work well with other adults
• Growth mindset and problem-solving approach
• Familiarity with the Montessori approach to education is preferred, but not required

Higher Ground Education, Guidepost Montessori, and Academy of Thought and Industry are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.