Primary Educational Assistant

Educational Assistant I – Primary Classroom

Expected

Start Date:

November 2026

Job Description and Requirements:

Do you love children? We do too! Here are the responsibilities of this position:
Aids teachers by supervising students, preparing and maintaining the classroom environment, making copies and doing other administrative duties as requested. May assist in supervising bathroom activities and playground time, and administering first aid as needed, with training. Cleaning is a significant part of this job, as is classroom supervision. Each classroom has one lead teacher and two assistants to support him or her.

Assistants may spend time working in our childcare program, helping to supervise preschool lunch for approximately 20 children, organize craft projects, help children with their lunch and to prepare for nap. Performs other related duties.

Specific requirements:
Those with Early Childhood Teacher Qualification will be given hiring preference. Flexibility;ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers; maintains a positive attitude; patience and love of children is a necessity; observes all district and school policies and procedures.

Hiring Notes:
Interviews will be scheduled by our individual teachers, not other school staff. Our school is on a Traditional Calendar. Multi-grade / multi-age classroom setting. Available position is with our Preschool aged students and Kindergarteners. Dental and health benefits are NOT available for this position. However, our employees participate in PERA, you will have paid life insurance, staff discount on tuition, opportunities for advancement (including the chance to apply for a scholarship for Montessori Certification), and you will have summers and breaks off.

We do offer summer camps, and you could work a bit during the summer, if desired.

School Calendar:
Traditional Pay: $16.75 + depending on level of education and experience.

DCS Montessori is an equal opportunity education institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities.