Job detail
NOW HIRING! Preschool Assistant Teacher
Montessori School of Silicon Valley
OTHER
Posted 3/19/2026
Location
Milpitas, California
Salary
$19 - $21 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The assistant teacher will support the lead teacher by preparing and maintaining a safe classroom, working with children individually and in small groups to foster independence and curiosity. Responsibilities also include assisting with daily routines, meals, transitions, and ensuring constant safety and engagement indoors and outdoors.
Requirements summary
The ideal candidate should possess a warm, positive attitude and a genuine love for working with young children, along with flexibility and strong collaboration skills. Candidates should also demonstrate dependability and an interest in learning early childhood education philosophies like montessori or play-Based approaches.
TeamworkCommunicationAdaptabilityCollaborationKindnessPatienceChild SupervisionRespectEarly Childhood EducationClassroom PreparationIndependence EncouragementMontessori
Benefits
- Vacation
- Medical
- Dental
- Paid holidays
- Vision benefits
- Professional development
- Sick time
- 401(k) with employer matching