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Pre-K & Kindergarten Associate Teacher

Springfield Montessori School

Pre-K & Kindergarten Associate Teacher

Walnut Creek, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Springfield is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals in the field of Early Childhood Education that are bright, and caring individuals who are present with the children.

    Responsibilities:

    • Passion working with children aged 5 years (Kindergarten) or 3-5 years (Pre-K)
    • Ability to interact with children, parents, and co-workers in a warm, empathetic, competent, and respectful manner
    • Assist Lead Teacher and provide classroom support
    • Assist in the after-school program creating and implementing activities
    • Supervise and participate in playground activities
    • Work collaboratively with other staff members
    • Prepare classroom materials and plans while providing quality learning experiences for young children
    • Is willing to follow a curriculum in line with the Montessori Philosophy
    • Comfortable managing a classroom and leading children independently if needed
    • Responsible for ensuring an education, caring, and safe environment for children

    Requirements:

    • 12+ Core ECE units required.
    • Experience working with Kindergarten/Pre-K aged children is desired
    • Montessori training desired but not required
    • CPR Certification (Preferred)
    • Fingerprint, TB clearance, and all Title 22 compliance requirements
    • Must be reliable and committed

    We Offer:

    • Rate of Pay Range $22 - $25/hour
    • Healthcare Benefits
    • 401K Matching and Contribution Retirement Benefits
    • Paid Sick Leave
    • 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (Holidays, Winter and Spring Breaks, Vacation and Sick Leave/PTO)
    • Inservice and Teacher Workdays
    • Training Opportunities
    • Employee Tuition Discount

    To Apply:

    Please submit your resume and cover letter to administration@springfieldmontessori.com. In your cover letter, tell us why you are interested in working at Springfield Montessori School and what you bring to the Montessori teaching assistant role.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    Company Description

    Springfield Montessori School has been providing academic excellence to the Bay Area for more than 30 years. Springfield has been awarded the Best of the Best Gold Award from Bay Area Parent Magazine for East Bay Montessori Schools for several consecutive years and has been added to the Hall of Fame directory. Our mission is to provide an environment that promotes a love of learning, independence, responsibility, socialization, grace, and courtesy. We have a long standing history in our communities and wonderful company culture.

    Springfield is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals in the field of Early Childhood Education that are bright, and caring individuals who are present with the children.

    Company Description

    Springfield Montessori School has been providing academic excellence to the Bay Area for more than 30 years. Springfield has been awarded the Best of the Best Gold Award from Bay Area Parent Magazine for East Bay Montessori Schools for several consecutive years and has been added to the Hall of Fame directory. Our mission is to provide an environment that promotes a love of learning, independence, responsibility, socialization, grace, and courtesy. We have a long standing history in our communities and wonderful company culture.\r\n\r\nSpringfield is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals in the field of Early Childhood Education that are bright, and caring individuals who are present with the children.