Part-time Assistant teacher Jobs in New York, NY

Do you love working with young children? Join our team at Guidepost Montessori Edgewater and assist in a classroom that is transforming lives.

This is a great opportunity to learn about the Montessori method, as you will learn from experienced teachers at all levels. Previous Montessori experience is not required. We will give you the tools to learn.

About the role

We're looking for enthusiastic, adaptable Assistant Guides that have a passion for working with children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old and curiosity about a Montessori environment. We are looking for people available Part-Time (afternoons 12pm / 3pm-6pm) or Full-Time within the hours of 7am - 6pm Monday - Friday for our year round schools.

Our Full-Time role comes with great benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K, a competitive rate of pay, and a generous 75% tuition discount for up to two children at our school.

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About You

Minimum Qualifications :

• Experience working with young children ages 0-6 in a group care environment, such as a daycare, preschool, camp, or aftercare program
• Have a valid state background check
• Negative TB test within last 12 months
• First Aid / CPR Certification

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About Us

is a community of trained educators who are driven by a deep desire to bring about widespread change in education today. To meet the needs of today's students and to bring about true progress in the world around us, we need an education model that fosters independence and develops competent, capable, action-oriented thinkers and change agents. To that end, we are committed to dramatically increasing the amount of high-fidelity, authentic Montessori programs, not only in the U.S. but around the globe!

If you love children and have been looking for the right opportunity to grow, join our community by applying below!

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