Montessori Assistant Teacher
Learning Care Group
Location
Portland, Oregon
Salary
$18 - $19 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Assistant Teacher collaborates with the Montessori Guide or Lead Teacher to provide an authentic classroom experience by following all licensing and school standards for child care. This role involves facilitating interactive learning experiences, observing and assessing children, planning activities, and communicating with families under guidance.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent, along with experience in a licensed child care center, Montessori school, or related field. Montessori training, certification, or experience is preferred, and all state educational requirements must be met.
Job description
Every classroom is a community with a team of educators collaborating to provide an authentic experience to the children. The Assistant Teacher supports the Montessori Guide or Lead Teacher in all classroom areas.
As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll
- Always caring! Follow all licensing guidelines, school, and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child.
- Always inspiring! Working with a Montessori Guide or Lead Teacher, facilitate fun and interactive learning experiences in an authentic Montessori classroom.
- Always engaged! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan activities for children, as well as effectively communicate with families under the guidance of your lead teacher/guide.
- Always learning! Complete extensive training that provides insight on child care and development topics.
We want joyful, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have
- Experience in a licensed child care center, Montessori school, or related field.
- Completed a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Met state requirements for education; additional school requirements may apply.
- Montessori training, certification, or experience preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay based on position, education, and experience, with bi-weekly & daily pay options:
- Assistant Teacher: $18.00-$19.00
Employee Perks
- Health Insurance – Medical, dental, vision & FSA for full-time employees; limited medical for part-time workers
- Education Support – Tuition reimbursement & certification assistance
- Financial Benefits – 401K + company match, life & disability insurance
- Child Care Discount – Available to all employees
- Work-Life Balance – Monday–Friday schedule
- Accepting applications ongoing
We’re always accepting applications – start a rewarding career with real benefits! Apply today.
Learning Care Group, Inc. is North America’s second-largest for-profit childcare provider and a leader in early childhood education. We offer specialized programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, delivered through our unique family of brands. Our commitment to excellence drives us to create cutting-edge facilities, equipped with advanced technology and expertly crafted curriculum designed by our in-house Education team.
Our Promise
We strive to make a meaningful impact on every child, their families, and the communities we serve. From infants to school-age students, our comprehensive, research-based curriculum supports holistic child development in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. As experts in childcare and early education, we prepare children for school, instill a lifelong love of learning, and build a strong foundation for their future success
Benefits
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Insurance
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Child Care Discount
- Certification Assistance