Preschool Assistant Teacher (Ages 3–6)
Cabrillo Montessori | Yellowstone Primary Classroom
Pay: $21–$22 per hour for candidates with ECE units
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Shifts between 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Love Working with Young Children? Come Grow With Us!
Cabrillo Montessori is looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and dependable Preschool Assistant Teacher to join our Yellowstone Primary Classroom, serving children ages 3–6.
Are you passionate about helping young children learn, build confidence, and discover their independence? Do you enjoy being part of a collaborative team where your contributions make a difference every day?
At Cabrillo Montessori, we believe children learn best in a nurturing, hands-on environment where curiosity, creativity, and independence are encouraged. Our classrooms are filled with opportunities for meaningful learning through practical life activities, art, gardening, science, and purposeful exploration.
We're looking for someone who brings warmth, patience, positive energy, and a genuine love for working with children.
Montessori experience is welcomed but not required! We value educators who are eager to learn, grow, and make a lasting difference in children's lives.
What You'll Do
As a Preschool Assistant Teacher, you'll work alongside our Lead Guide and teaching team to create a welcoming, engaging, and supportive classroom environment.
- Support daily classroom activities and hands-on Montessori learning experiences.
- Encourage children's independence, confidence, social skills, and emotional development.
- Supervise and engage with children during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, and daily routines.
- Assist with creative activities such as gardening, cooking, art, science, and practical life experiences.
- Help prepare classroom materials and maintain an organized, beautiful, and welcoming learning environment.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators.
- Collaborate with your teaching team to create a safe, nurturing, and joyful classroom community.
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who:
- Enjoys working with preschool-aged children and supporting their growth and development.
- Brings kindness, patience, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to the classroom.
- Is dependable, flexible, and enjoys working as part of a team.
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is comfortable in an active, hands-on classroom environment.
- Has previous preschool or childcare experience, or a strong interest in early childhood education.
- Is interested in learning about Montessori education and growing professionally.
ECE coursework and previous classroom experience are a plus! Montessori experience is not required.
Why Join Cabrillo Montessori?
We believe great teachers make a lasting difference, and we're committed to supporting educators as they develop their skills and careers.
- Competitive hourly compensation
- A welcoming and collaborative teaching environment
- Opportunities for professional development and continued learning
- Potential opportunities for Montessori training and certification
- Opportunities for long-term career growth, including a possible pathway to becoming a Montessori Lead Guide
- Meaningful work helping young children become confident, capable, and independent learners
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Working with young children is an active, hands-on experience that includes both indoor and outdoor activities.
This position involves:
- Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, and moving throughout the classroom and outdoor learning environments regularly.
- Sitting on the floor or using child-sized furniture to engage with children.
- Lifting, carrying, or assisting children and classroom materials weighing approximately 10–30 pounds as needed.
- Actively supervising children during classroom activities, outdoor play, transitions, and daily routines.
- Working in an energetic preschool environment with varying noise levels, activity, and frequent interruptions.
- Transitioning between indoor and outdoor environments in varying weather conditions.
- Communicating effectively and responding promptly to children's needs and classroom situations.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform essential job functions.
Grow Your Career With Us!
Whether you're an experienced preschool educator or someone looking to build a meaningful career in early childhood education, Cabrillo Montessori offers an opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow within a supportive school community.
If you love working with young children, enjoy being part of a team, and want to make a positive difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and become part of the Cabrillo Montessori community!