Teacher Assistant - Guidepost Montessori
Rockville, MD
About the Job
Are you a passionate teacher assistant, preschool teacher, child care worker and looking to work in a beautiful early childhood education program focusing on the beauty of Montessori? Have you been looking for meaningful work in childcare, where you can grow and develop your career? If so, join us in our mission to spread Montessori early childhood education to children around the world!
We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable teachers who are interested in learning more about early childhood education at the Rockville, MD area!
Your role:
In this teacher assistant role, you will support our lead teachers in guiding children in our childcare environment to be more independent and confident in their abilities. This is a great opportunity to start your career in Montessori, and early childhood education more generally, as many of our Assistant teachers ultimately grow to take on Lead teacher roles over time, thanks to our MACTE-accredited Montessori training program.
What we offer:
- 75% off of tuition for up to two children
- Health, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits
- 401K Retirement options
- Opportunities to visit campuses all over our network
- Salary between $32,000-$36,000 Annually
- Opportunity to complete your MACTE Montessori Diploma for free through the Prepared Montessorian
We would love to talk to you if you:
- Experience working with children ages 0-6
- CDA or Associate's Degree with ECE coursework
- Maryland Credentials (45/90 hour course work)
- Are familiar with the development of young children
- Have strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service oriented mindset
- Are willing to grow and learn
- Have a valid negative TB test (in the last 12 months) or are willing to take prior to your state date
- Have a valid CPR certification or are willing to become certified prior to start date
We Offer:
- Competitive salaries
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- A generous 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any of our schools and programs
- An in- House accredited Montessori training program with flexible scheduling through the The Prepared Montessorian
If this sounds like you, complete the application below!
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.
