Assistant Teacher

Love working with children, but need a change? Montessori is a beautiful approach to education.

The Julia Brown Schools were founded in 1967 by Charles and Julia Brown. We have over 50 years of experience educating the children using the Montessori method of education. We currently serve children ages 15 months to 9 years old. Our environment is calm and peaceful.

Montessori is a system of education for young children that seeks to develop natural interests and activities rather than use formal traditional teaching methods. Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educator, developed this unique method of learning in 1907. If you are interested in the Montessori method, there is room for growth at our schools. We prefer to promote from within.

We are looking for staff to assist our Montessori Directors/Directresses during our Montessori classes and then to work in our before/aftercare program as well as our summer program. Our staff must be caring, dependable, dedicated individuals who truly enjoy working with young children.

We would prefer that candidates have completed some child care certifications as required by the State of Maryland and have at least one year of child care experience.

We have four locations in Maryland:

• Laurel
• Columbia
• Silver Spring
• Olney

Responsibilities

• Following the principles of the Montessori method, develop careful and creative aftercare activities suitable for preschool children.
• Willingness to learn about the Montessori method of education
• Manage lunch, nap, recess, and snack times
• Supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

• Proven experience working with Toddlers, Preschool or young School Age children
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Patient, flexible, friendly and reliable
• Flexibility to work with group on your own or to work as a team with a fellow staff
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen

Requirements

• Dependable
• Enjoy working with young children
• Proof of at least High School diploma, some college preferred
• Willingness to take required child care certification courses
• Ability to stand all day both inside the classroom and outside on the playground.
• Ability to be active in ensuring the safety of the children and in assisting them through the education curriculum.
• From a mental perspective, you must be aware at all times of the children and their environment. Must be aware of potentially dangerous situations and able to take proactive action as necessary.

These are examples only and in no way imply that no further requirements are necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Elementary school
• Kindergarten
• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Montessori
• Private school

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law and regulations?
• Are you able to work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, year-round?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person