Montessori Early Childhood Assistant/Aide
About This Role
Join Montessori Way School in Orlando, FL as a Montessori Early Childhood Assistant/Aide working with Preschool (3–5). The role calls for no formal credential — just relevant experience and offers $15 – $18/Hr to qualified childcare professionals.
Our Montessori School is seeking passionate and dedicated Teacher Assistants and Aides, to join our close-knit team. We are a small private school that values child-centric education, guided by the principles and philosophy of Maria Montessori. We aim to provide a hands-on learning environment that offers memorable experiences for children aged 3 to 12 years old.
Responsibilities:
- Foster a nurturing and engaging learning environment for young children.
- Follow Montessori teachings and principles in daily activities.
- Collaborate with other staff members.
- Be flexible with daily schedules
- Full time: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 10 AM to 6 PM,
- Part-time: 1 PM to 6 PM.
- Contract August 1 to May 24
What You'll Do
- Support the Teacher in implementing an age-appropriate, engaging, and consistent curriculum aligned with the Montessori philosophy for 3-6 year olds
- Maintain a consistent routine, organized supplies, and clean environment as directed by the Teacher
- Engage and Assist in whole groups, small groups, or individually during classroom learning experiences, in collaboration with the Teacher
- Assist with classroom responsibilities such as making copies, replenishing materials, and maintaining classroom supplies
- Monitor and/or maintain classroom guidelines, in collaboration with Teacher
- Participate in pre-planning and in-service days in collaboration with the Teacher
- Supervise and assist students during transitions such as arrival and dismissal
- Provide supervision and support of the students during Gym, Spanish, Art and Music classes, or other enrichment activities
- Attend monthly meetings
- Attend or supervise students during Parent Teacher conferences, school events, and community gatherings as needed
- Model grace and courtesy at all times and support children in doing the same
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all students at all times
- Communicate respectfully and professionally with children, colleagues, and families
Requirements
- Must love working with children aged 3 to 12 years old.
- Availability to work Monday through Friday without exceptions.
- Must be flexible and team player
- Full time: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 10 AM to 6 PM, or
- Part-time 1 PM to 6 PM.
- Minimum age requirement: 21 years.
- Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience.
- High energy.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
- Basic computer skills.
- An understanding of child development.
- Excellent organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check level 2.
- Audible voice and adequate hearing and vision are required to communicate effectively and supervise the children.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods of time, including bending, stooping and crouching to interact with young children.
Nice to Have
Montessori experience
40 hours DCF training
Benefits
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
No credentials required for this role.
What does this position pay?
This Montessori Early Childhood Assistant/Aide role pays $15 to $18/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Montessori Way School located?
Montessori Way School is located at 12307 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL