Issaquah Montessori seeking Afternoon Assistant Teacher

Issaquah Montessori School is looking for a Montessori-minded afternoon assistant teacher. We are a traditional Montessori school serving the Issaquah-Sammamish area. Our mission is to inspire empathetic, inquisitive, and resilient leaders.

Ideal candidates are team players and passionate about working with young children. You’ll collaborate with another assistant teacher in a multi-age (3-6-year-old) classroom as part of an after-school team. The hours for this position are 12:00 noon-5:45 pm during the school year.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to classroom preparation, cleaning, observation during work periods, recess supervision, record keeping, and helping with naps.

The ideal applicant is:

Loving, enthusiastic, and respectful

Positive, punctual and dependable

Able to multi-task, show initiative, and able to accept direction

Curious about Montessori philosophy and willing to participate in further professional development

Physically able to engage with the children on their level

Able to effectively plan, problem-solve, communicate, and collaborate with various personalities.

Is flexible and willing to provide support where needed to the benefit of the community

Able to pass a Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families background check and provide supplemental materials showing required certifications/documentation

Required documentation (to be completed prior to hire or within 30-days of hire):

Current First Aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogens training

Food Handler permit

DCYF Portable Background Check (to be completed before date of hire)

Cleared Mantoux TB test and proof of MMR vaccine (or immunity)

Immunization information, including COVID vaccination

Benefits:

Health insurance

Retirement matching

Paid holidays

Montessori experience is not required as we will provide training on Montessori philosophy and the culture at Issaquah Montessori.

Compensation: Depends on experience; range $22-$25/hour

It is the policy of Issaquah Montessori School to provide equal opportunity to all persons consistent with employment requirements and individual qualifications. Further, the policy prohibits discrimination in all employment practices for reasons of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, national origin or sexual orientation. Harassment for any of the above reasons, including any form of sexual harassment, is a discriminatory activity and is strictly prohibited. Issaquah Montessori School is committed to providing opportunities for all of its employees to grow and prosper as professionals.

If you are interested in the position, an interview is the next step. Please send a resume to Issaquah Montessori School, and we will provide more information about compensation and benefits and set up an interview date.