The Grosse Pointe Academy is an independent day school serving students ages 2.5 through Grade 8 whose mission is to nurture, challenge, and inspire the intellectual, creative, and personal potential in each and every child.
The Academy curriculum prepares confident lifelong learners in a joyful and challenging learning environment, encouraging intellectual curiosity, empathy, leadership, independence, global citizenship, active listening, critical thinking, and effective communication.
Located in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, The Grosse Pointe Academy is situated on a historic 20-acre campus with centuries-old architecture overlooking Lake St. Clair.
For more information, visit www.gpacademy.org.
Reports to: Early School Division Head
The Grosse Pointe Academy is seeking a Montessori Early School Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year for 3- to 6-year-old environments.
The candidate should have previous experience working as an assistant teacher. Montessori certification, bachelor’s degree, and credits in early childhood education are highly desired.
Candidates should be dependable, reliable, flexible, enthusiastic, and understand the developmental needs of the students.
With the support and supervision of the lead teacher and the Early School division head, the assistant teacher is expected to fulfill the following responsibilities to ensure and maintain the quality of the Early School Montessori program.
Duties Include: