Assistant Teacher Children's House 25-26 School Year

Harborlight Montessori is looking for a caring, energetic Assistant / Support Teacher to join our Children’s House program (PK–Kindergarten). You’ll be part of a dedicated team of educators working together across seven classrooms to create a joyful, nurturing environment where children feel known, supported, and inspired to learn.

Montessori training is not required — we will support your growth — but a genuine appreciation for our child-centered philosophy and a commitment to collaboration are essential. EEC certification is preferred.

What We Offer :

• A welcoming, mission-driven community.
• Salary commensurate with credentials and experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays, and vacation.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Join us in helping each child thrive — academically, socially, and emotionally — in a community where your work truly matters.

Skills and Qualifications :

Working at Harborlight :

Montessori Credential (3-6) AMI, AMS, MACTE.

Teaching at Harborlight :

Responsibilities at Harborlight :

Harborlight Montessori :

Harborlight is a co-educational independent day school currently enrolling 285 students from infant through grade eight. Serving Beverly and its surrounding towns since 1973, Harborlight is a leader in Montessori education and the lab school for Montessori Institute – New England, a Montessori teacher education program. Harborlight is accredited by the American Montessori Society and the Association of Independent Schools in New England.

Harborlight welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our school community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging in their teaching and learning. We encourage applications from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools. Harborlight believes that everyone is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national or cultural origin, sexual orientation, family style, political belief, military or veteran status, disability or other characteristics protected under federal or Massachusetts law. Harborlight makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. The school’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation and benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

To Apply : Candidates should send a letter, resume, and three written references to :

Michael Bowler, Head of School c / o careers@harborlight.net