Elementary Assistant Teacher

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Full Time, Houston, TX, US

Salary Range: $35,000.00 to $40,000.00 Annually

Reports To:

Elementary Director

Hours:

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

The Elementary classroom assistant position serves the students of Post Oak by providing additional support in the development of the child in the Montessori environment through the preparation of the environment, modeling grace and courtesy, observation, assistance with follow-up work, and communication with families. The Elementary classroom assistant is a full‑time position responsible for implementation of the AMI curriculum in the Elementary program for ages 6‑9 or 9‑12.

This role includes:

• Modeling a positive regard for the children, their work, and their personal dignity
• Preparing an environment for optimal growth and development – academic, social, physical, and emotional
• Maintaining beauty, cleanliness, and order in the environment
• Guiding and assessing students through the AMI Elementary curriculum
• Engaging in collaboration with faculty and staff
• Communicating with families on a regular basis under the direction of the lead teacher
• Attending overnight experiences for the students (grades 3 and up)
• Supporting all school policies and procedures
• Attending required school events

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Be enthusiastic, flexible, and have a passion for personal learning
• Experience in working with students
• The ability to create a learning environment that engages students
• Commitment to the goals of Montessori education

• Regularly sit, talk, and listen
• Regularly uses close and distance vision
• Travel, possibly internationally

The Post Oak School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality or ethnic origin with regard to hiring, admission or in the administration of any of its programs.