Preschool Employment Opportunities

Position: Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: Livermore, CA

About Valley Montessori School
Founded in 1976, Valley Montessori School is a nationally recognized accredited model Montessori school providing excellence in education for children 18 months through 8th grade. We believe that Montessori education offers our children opportunities to develop their potential as they step out into the world as engaged, competent, responsible, and respectful citizens with an understanding and appreciation that learning is for life. Our mission is to educate the whole child and inspire a joyful pursuit of learning.
 
Job Description
The Primary Teaching Assistant will encourage children ages 3 to 6 years old to be independent and model for them appropriate manners and behaviors and help facilitate a classroom environment designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth following the philosophy of Maria Montessori. This person will assist the teacher in providing a safe and nurturing environment in which the children can grow physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually. This position requires love, patience and respect for children.
 
This individual will work approximately from 11:00am – 6:00pm in the classroom during the 2021-2022 school year. Compensation is dependent upon education and experience.
 
Qualifications
– Minimum 12 ECE units required
– Meet all state licensing requirements
– Experience working with young children (1+ years of experience preferred)
– Passionate about Montessori Approach
– Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, abilities, and ethnic backgrounds of staff, children and their families
 
How to Apply
Email resume to careers@valleymontessorischool.com with “Primary Assistant” in the subject line.

Valley Montessori School offers competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience, including medical, dental, vision and a 403B plan. We are the only independent non-profit, AMS, CAIS, and WASC accredited Montessori School in California. VMS practices Equal Employment Opportunity and Equal Treatment of Clients in accordance with regulations of the Small Business Administration

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