Montessori Toddler & Primary Assistant Teacher

MCS seeks a warm, reliable, and nurturing educator to serve as an Assistant Teacher in our Toddler and Primary Program. This role supports our youngest learners in a calm, safe, and engaging environment at the end of the school day and offers an opportunity to work alongside a talented and committed staffulty and a caring community of families.

Working in collaboration with the Toddler Lead Teachers and program team, the Assistant Teacher helps maintain a welcoming, orderly, and developmentally appropriate environment that reflects Montessori principles. In aftercare, this role supports toddlers’ routines, social-emotional development, and growing independence while ensuring each child feels secure, supported, and cared for during the afternoon and evening hours at the conclusion of the school day.

A Toddler & Primary Assistant Teacher at MCS performs the following duties:

• Support the Lead Teacher in maintaining a beautiful, orderly, and well-prepared Montessori environment that reflects high standards of care, organization, safety, and intentionality for toddlers.
• Assist in the daily Montessori work cycle, including preparing materials, supporting activities with clear modeling and gentle guidance, and reinforcing consistent routines and expectations appropriate for toddlers.
• Support small-group and individual activities as directed by the Lead Teacher, grounded in Montessori principles and aligned with the developmental needs of toddlers.
• Build warm, respectful, and trusting relationships with children, supporting a classroom culture that fosters security, independence, confidence, community, and belonging.
• Reinforce age-appropriate social-emotional development, helping toddlers practice self-regulation, emerging communication skills, cooperation, and problem-solving throughout the day.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Experience working with young children (0-6 years) in a Montessori or similar educational setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and maintain a positive, professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Physical ability to engage in active play and support children in various activities.