Full-time Montessori Assistant or Credentialed Guide

Full-Time Montessori Assistant or a Credentialed Guide
We are looking for a Full-time Teaching Assistant or a Credentialed Guide to team with one of our classroom Guides (lead teacher) in cultivating a vibrant, child-centered environment. Their primary focus is to assist the Guide with preparing the learning environment before students arrive and working to maintain order/manage the materials and environment throughout the day. They also will assist in monitoring student development, classroom activities, daily schedule, and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum. 

It is crucial to exhibit authentic enthusiasm to develop your knowledge of the Montessori curriculum and this specific age group (3-6 years). School hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Your Qualifications:

• Previous experience with children or a related field (familiarity or training with the Montessori approach to education is preferred, but not required)
• Excellent communication skills to interact with co-teachers, parents, and children
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team (we value diversity in backgrounds and experiences)
• Able to lift 35 pounds and physically move throughout the day

Benefits Details

• Professional development opportunities
• A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
• Health Insurance Stipend
• Dental Insurance
• Ski Pass Stipend (or may opt to use for alternative health/wellness investment)
• Extensive Paid Vacation Policy

About Us

Mountain Montessori is the sole American Montessori Society (AMS) verified/accredited Montessori school in Eagle County, CO (Vail Valley). Our primary mission is to foster and encourage authentic Montessori education. As a parent-founded school,  we’ve spent the last 20+ years investing in over 900 children 3-6 years in our community. Our Founding Executive Director, Martha Teien, is in the first cohort of the Montessori doctorate program from University of Wisconsin River Falls (UWRF).

Our Values:

1. Lifelong Learners: Build a school with excellent teachers passionate about their work and the children. On average, our staff sets aside days for professional development.
2. Foster Stable Connections: Having the same teacher each day rather than different teachers on different days creates stability for the children.
3. Prepared Environment: Provide a classroom and playground that promotes learning, creativity, exploration, and responsibility.
4. Life-Work Balance: We take care of our teachers by treating them as real teachers and not as just caregivers. We love where we are amid Vail Valley’s breathtaking natural beauty!
5. Feeling Valued: We do not take lightly the responsibility of being an asset to the children’s lives.