Assistant teacher

Company Overview

Lexington Montessori School is an independent day school serving toddler through eighth grade enrolling approximately 220 students. We provide much outdoor education on our 19 acres of woods as well as through our farming program.

Summary

Lexington Montessori School is looking for an assistant teacher for our toddler program. From 21 months to three years old, children develop some of their first relationships outside the home. In this nurturing environment, toddlers learn to trust adults and independently to carry out many everyday tasks.

LMS boasts a collegial faculty with a commitment to diversity and Montessori philosophy and pedagogy. Applicants should have experience with young children. Experience and/or understanding of Montessori philosophy and Spanish language skills are a plus.

• This is a dual position and tied to the before and after school care program. Schedule is five days a week from 10:30 to 5:00. Because of the fluent nature of the before and after care program, these hours are subject to change. A description is below.*
• Strong benefits package including retirement contributions, health and dental insurance, life insurance, as well as sick and personal leave; salary commensurate with experience.

Applicants should send resumé and three references, together with a statement of teaching philosophy to [email protected].

All employees of Lexington Montessori School are required to verify employment eligibility and successfully complete CORI, SORI, and fingerprint-based background checks as a condition of employment.

*After School Toddler Teacher

The Assistant Teacher doubles as an after-school teacher for toddlers. In addition to being a co-lead teacher for after-school toddlers, this person will also assist with lunch and nap in the toddler classroom in the early afternoon. In after-school, children have fun indoors and outdoors at the end of their school day, all of this framed by the same Montessori philosophy they follow during the rest of their day. The teacher guides children's independence and choice, provides a safe, caring environment and creates/shares activities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person