Elementary Class Assistant

Elementary Classroom Assistant

Community Montessori School is seeking a warm, dependable, and collaborative Elementary Classroom Assistant to support our Montessori classroom community serving elementary-age children. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, values respectful relationships, and is committed to creating calm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environments aligned with Montessori principles.

About Community Montessori School

Community Montessori School is an AMI-USA member school committed to authentic Montessori education, strong academic outcomes, and a welcoming, respectful school community. We believe children thrive in thoughtfully prepared environments that foster independence, curiosity, responsibility, and meaningful relationships.

Position Overview

The Elementary Classroom Assistant supports the Classroom Guide in maintaining a safe, orderly, and engaging Montessori classroom environment for elementary-age children.

This role assists with student supervision, classroom routines, material preparation, and daily classroom operations while helping foster a calm, respectful, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for all students. The Assistant works collaboratively with the Classroom Guide and school staff to support student success and classroom consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the safety, active supervision, and well-being of students throughout the school day.
• Assist with classroom routines, transitions, and daily operations.
• Help prepare and maintain clean, organized, and engaging classroom environments.
• Support students respectfully and positively while promoting independence and appropriate classroom behavior.
• Assist with preparing, organizing, and maintaining classroom materials.
• Communicate observations and concerns to the Classroom Guide.
• Attend required meetings, professional development, trainings, and school events.

Position Details

• Position: Elementary Classroom Assistant
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:15 AM–3:15 PM
• Location: On-Site | Georgetown, Texas

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow direction from the Classroom Guide.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with basic technology tools, including Google Workspace.
• Ability to meet all applicable background check and regulatory requirements.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification.

Preferred

• Experience working with children.
• Experience in a Montessori environment or familiarity with Montessori philosophy.
• Experience supporting classroom routines, student supervision, or materials preparation.

Benefits

Eligible employees may have access to:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid school holidays and breaks aligned with the school calendar.
• 40 hours of paid time off (PTO) annually.
• Paid maternity leave.
• Tuition benefits for employee children.

Benefit eligibility and availability are subject to applicable school policies and plan requirements.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This role requires active engagement with students throughout the school day, including:

• Frequent movement throughout classroom and outdoor environments.
• Active supervision of children indoors and outdoors.
• Standing, walking, bending, and assisting students throughout the day.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Working in a dynamic environment with frequent transitions and interruptions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Community Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal or Texas law.