Exceptional Children’s Assistant

Mountain City Public Montessori is a tuition-free public Montessori Charter school for children in grades kindergarten through 8th grade in Asheville, North Carolina. Our mission is to provide equitable access to a high-quality, relevant Montessori education to meet the needs of all students and to strengthen our community. An integral part of our mission as an organization is to operate with a lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Exceptional Children’s Assistant will work closely with one or more students with Individual Education Programs (IEP) under the supervision of a licensed Special Education Teacher and/or Related Service Provider. The EC Assistant will provide assigned student(s) with the physical, educational and/or emotional support they need to gain full access to the school setting.

• High School Diploma
• 3-5 years of experience working with children with disabilities

We believe a thriving classroom and school environment depend on positive, steady teamwork, and a calm, growth-oriented mindset. We’re looking for someone who:

• Acts with empathy and respect, especially in challenging or stressful situations
• Prefers cooperation over conflict; able to raise concerns in constructive ways
• Demonstrates patience, consistency, and emotional resilience
• Is open to feedback, learning, and adapting
• Is organized, reliable, and attentive to detail
• Demonstrates a reverence for the potential of each child
• Possesses strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Is a motivated self starter who enjoys challenges, experimentation, and growth in a collaborative environment

• Assist the EC teaching staff in the duties assigned, such as assisting students in lessons, providing emotional or behavioral support, and creating and maintaining classroom materials
• Provide individual and group instruction based on EC plans
• Actively participate in weekly data meetings, observation/feedback meetings, and other developmental meetings throughout the year.

• Commitment to Mountain City Public Montessori’s mission and vision
• Organizational skills and attention to details
• High aptitude for problem solving, navigating challenging situations, and inspiring collaboration among colleagues
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• A team-player who values clear communication, mutual support, and solution-oriented mindsets
• Ability to follow a schedule
• Flexibility with a growth mindset
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student, staff, and family information
• Desire to engage in professional development and ongoing learning about Montessori and materials

Assistant pay for the 25-26 school year is $32,000 for a 10 month contract. Benefits include the NC state health plan, private retirement match up to 3%, a generous PTO policy, and more!

Please upload a resume / CV and a cover letter.