Classroom & After-School Assistant

Community Montessori School | Georgetown, Texas

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
• Location: On-Site | Georgetown, Texas

Community Montessori School (CMS) is looking for a dependable, caring, and collaborative Montessori Classroom & After-School Assistant to join our team!

In this role, you'll support children and Classroom Guides throughout the school day and help lead engaging activities in our After-Care program each afternoon. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with children, builds positive relationships, and brings patience, flexibility, and a team-oriented approach to their work.

Montessori experience is a plus, but not required. We welcome candidates who share our values and are eager to learn.

Community Montessori School is an AMI-USA member school committed to authentic Montessori education, strong academic outcomes, and a welcoming, respectful school community. We believe children thrive in thoughtfully prepared environments that foster independence, curiosity, responsibility, and meaningful relationships.

• Provide flexible classroom assistance across different age groups and program levels based on daily needs.
• Support Classroom Guides with student supervision, daily routines, activities, and transitions.
• Encourage children's independence, responsibility, and positive behavior through respectful guidance.
• Help prepare, organize, and maintain classroom materials and learning environments.
• Observe student interactions and communicate relevant needs or concerns to the Classroom Guide.

Beginning at approximately 3:00 PM, you'll transition to our After-Care program, where you will:

• Plan, prepare, and lead engaging, age-appropriate activities, including games, creative projects, and outdoor play.
• Create a welcoming environment that encourages creativity, independence, cooperation, and positive social interactions.
• Maintain active supervision and support children's safety and well-being.
• Follow attendance, headcount, student accountability, and dismissal procedures.
• Assist with student transitions, materials, organization, and cleanup.
• Communicate student or program concerns to the designated After-Care supervisor.

• Maintain active supervision of children in classrooms, playgrounds, and shared spaces.
• Follow school safety procedures, supervision standards, and emergency protocols.
• Promptly report and document accidents, incidents, illnesses, and safety concerns.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with Classroom Guides, After-Care staff, and school leadership.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow school policies and procedures.
• Participate in required training, meetings, and school events.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Genuine interest in working with children and supporting their growth and development.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, follow directions, and adapt to changing classroom and program needs.
• Patience, reliability, sound judgment, and a positive approach to working with children.
• Basic technology skills, including familiarity with Google Workspace or a willingness to learn.
• Ability to meet applicable background check and regulatory requirements.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain and maintain certification.

• Experience working with children in a school, childcare, or after-school program.
• Familiarity with Montessori philosophy…