Montessori Assistant, Elementary

Job overview

The Montessori Assistant, Elementary role is onsite in Washington, DC. The salary range is $39,000–$65,195 per year, commensurate with degree and years of experience. Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School's mission is to provide diverse DC families with a public Montessori education that helps children shape their lives and the world around them. Working with the classroom Guide under the Assistant Principal's direction, the assistant helps prepare and maintain a student-centered learning environment and supports children's intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. The role contributes through lesson support, student observation, record keeping, family communication, and consistent use of Montessori practices.

What you'll do

• Assist with planning and coordinating the Montessori classroom
• maintain a prepared learning environment
• support students' use of Montessori materials
• maintain classroom limits and routines
• observe student activity and tailor lesson support to observed needs
• complete student records
• support reading individually or in small groups and reinforce skills presented by the Guide
• communicate with colleagues, school leaders, and families
• participate in coaching meetings and school events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

montessori assistant

elementary

montessori education

classroom support

reading support

student development

washington dc

breakthrough montessori pcs

$39,000–$65,195 per year

full-time

health benefits

paid leave

professional development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid personal, COVID sick, family, bereavement, and religious-holiday leave
• health, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement plan
• professional development budget, conference participation, and continuing education grants.

Why this role

Ten-month position with stated hours of Monday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Tuesday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Bachelor's degree required.

About the employer

Breakthrough Montessori PCS is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.