PARK EAST ACADEMY INC·East Point, Georgia
Assist the Lead Teacher in maintaining a nurturing Nido classroom by supporting infants' physical, emotional, and developmental needs. Provide Spanish language exposure through daily interactions, songs, and routines while managing feeding and diapering schedules.
Park Schools Montessori is looking for a warm, nurturing, and dependable Spanish-Speaking Assistant Teacher to join our Nido (Infant) classroom team. The ideal candidate has a genuine love for working with infants and is passionate about supporting their early growth, development, and independence.
We are seeking someone who is patient, gentle, and attentive while providing Spanish language exposure through daily interactions, songs, conversations, and classroom routines.
Assist the Lead Teacher with daily infant classroom routines and activities Provide a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for infants Support each child’s physical, emotional, social, and developmental needs Communicate with children in Spanish through songs, stories, and daily interactions Assist with feeding, diapering, naps, and maintaining classroom schedules Observe and respond to each child’s individual needs with care and patience Help prepare and organize Montessori materials and classroom activities Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment Encourage independence and early developmental milestones Communicate professionally with teachers, staff, and families Follow all school policies, health, safety, and childcare guidelines
Ability to speak Spanish fluently or conversationally required Previous infant, childcare, daycare, or early childhood classroom experience preferred Experience caring for infants in an educational setting is a plus Montessori experience preferred but not required Knowledge of infant development and age-appropriate care Patient, gentle, loving, and dependable Strong communication and teamwork skills Comfortable supporting infant care routines including feeding, diapering, and naps Ability to multitask in a busy classroom environment Willingness to learn and follow Montessori practices Preferred Skills:
Previous experience as an Infant Assistant Teacher, Childcare Assistant, Early Childhood Assistant, or Preschool Assistant Bilingual skills (English & Spanish) CPR/First Aid certification is a plus Passion for supporting infants during their earliest stages of learning and development What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for someone who understands that the infant years create an important foundation for lifelong learning. The right candidate is caring, patient, reliable, and excited to help create a peaceful and nurturing Montessori environment where infants feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow.
If you love working with infants and sharing the Spanish language with young learners, we would love to meet you!
Candidates must be fluent or conversational in Spanish and possess a patient, nurturing demeanor. Previous experience in childcare or an early childhood classroom is preferred, along with a willingness to follow Montessori practices.
Market context
In Georgia, teaching assistant roles are typically in steady demand in schools that need classroom support and student assistance. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who can meet certification steps, work well with teachers, and support students consistently; this posting requires a High School Diploma or GED, Georgia PSC Paraprofessional Certificate, RBT certification, and a passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment score within one year. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your timeline for obtaining the required credentials before applying.