Montessori Educational Centers·Omaha, Nebraska
The associate teacher supports trained Montessori staff in maintaining a safe, clean, and tidy classroom environment. They provide active supervision and basic care for children while fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
Unfulfilled and unhappy in your current job? Come join our happy school and make a positive impact on future generations by helping students develop a voracity for learning and a trajectory of success! No experience necessary! Spend your days alongside an experienced faculty while learning how the Montessori philosophy does education differently - and better - in our opinion! Our Associate teachers play a key role in our Montessori classrooms, cultivating high quality learning opportunities for infants, toddlers, preschool and Kindergarten aged students (birth through 6 years old). This is a full-time position which works alongside trained Montessori Teachers (as part of a teaching team) to deliver on our mission to develop a lifelong love of learning in our students. Associate Responsibilities ● Play a supporting role in the classroom under the direction of trained, Montessori teachers and work amongst a team of teachers; ● Maintain a safe, clean, and tidy classroom environment in accordance with Montessori philosophy; ● Provide basic care and active supervision of young children as needed; ● Engage in positive redirection to children and maintain a positive learning environment; ● Communicate with parents as needed on routine matters regarding the health, and care of students. Associate Requirements ● Minimum Required: CDA or Associate’s Degree, or some college coursework; ● At least 18 years of age ● Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Development). Job Location : City Omaha Job Location : State/Province NE
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a CDA, an Associate’s degree, or some college coursework. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
Market context
In Nebraska, Assistant Teacher openings in Montessori settings often draw candidates with early childhood training because schools look for a CDA, associate’s degree, or some college coursework, with a bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred. These roles can be competitive because the requirements are specific and the benefits package includes dental, disability, life insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your coursework and age eligibility before applying.