Montessori Primary Assistant

Stella Maris Montessori LLC

Tempe, AZ

Job ID#:
15364168988
Posted:
April 1, 2025
Expires:
May 31, 2025
Category:
Other
Terms:
Full-Time Contract
Experience:
0-2 Years
Education:
High School
Base Pay:
$18.00 to $20.00 Hourly
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Job Description

Job Overview:
We are looking for a bilingual (Spanish and English) Catholic Primary Aid to support our Montessori Primary environment, which serves 3-6 years old children. This role involves helping the teacher, assisting students, and creating a faith-based learning environment where children grow academically, spiritually, and emotionally. We are a small, tight-knit school and would love for someone to join who is interested in being involved with our community life.

Key Responsibilities:

- Be open to following the directions of the lead teacher in helping with cleaning and organizing the children's works, managing the children and making materials.
- Be passionate about the Montessori method and fostering the independence of the children.
- Help integrate Catholic teachings, prayers, and values into lessons.
- Supervise students during lunch, and recess and assist with nap time.
- Communicate with parents and staff in both English and Spanish.
- Participate in school Masses, religious events, and community activities.

Qualifications:

- High school diploma required; education or child development degree preferred.
- Experience working with young children, ideally in a Montessori or Catholic school setting.
- **Must genuinely enjoy working with young children and be passionate about supporting their growth and development.**
- Active participation in the Catholic faith.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English (both spoken and written).
- Ability to work well with children and be flexible in the classroom.

To Apply:
Please send your resume and your interest in this job to stellamarismontessori@gmail.com. Applications accepted until May 31st, 2025.

About the Employer

We are a small, Catholic based Montessori school serving Arizona's east valley families. Our goal is to create a school environment that nurtures children academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually following the teachings of Maria Montessori.