Lower Elementary Assistant Teacher; Gr 1

Lower Elementary Assistant Teacher (Gr 1
- 3)

Riverbend School Riverbend School - Natick, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details
Job : 5891390
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Reports to:

Director of Upper School
Classification:
Exempt
Oversees: N/A
Scope of Work:
Classroom instruction and support for grades 1-3 (ages 6-9)
Experience Requirements:
- Significant and meaningful experience working with children
- Understanding and value of Montessori setting
- Comfort and experience working in a culturally diverse environment and committed to embracing differences and valuing multiple perspectives
- Flexible and collaborative team player
- Education/Certification Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree
- Clear CORI and MA fingerprinting

- General Responsibilities:

Support the Lead Teacher in the design and preparation of an inviting and challenging Montessori environment using a full complement of Montessori materials as well as supplemental materials. Work in partnership with the other faculty to prepare for the cognitive, social/emotional and physical achievement of children as well as for their safety and well being.
Specific Responsibilities:
Educational Program & Student Services:
- Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to establish class routines and classroom community goals
- Give lessons to students in groups and to individual students
- Demonstrate a growing competency with Montessori philosophy and methods
- Help students to develop a daily/weekly work plan
- Help students with their daily work, such as behavior at lessons, assignments, organizing materials, using work plans, etc.
- Support student agency and independence during work cycle
- Support students with individual behavioral plans
- Help students with transitions in conjunction with the Lead Teacher
- Supervise children during emergency practices such as fire drills
- Assist and supervise students on field trips
- Maintain the daily cleanliness and overall preparation of common areas in the classroom and throughout the school (student cubbies, entrance ways, classroom furniture counters, etc.)
Constituent Relations:
Build productive relationships with parents through parent education events, Parent/Teacher conferences (twice a year), additional parent meetings if concerns arise, and parent volunteer opportunities in the classroom.
Administration:
- Support the Lead Teacher with progress reports for students in the areas of academic, organizational, development, and social growth, which includes sharing observations and writing
- Support the Lead Teacher with student visits and paperwork for Admissions
- Attend Team meetings with Administration when applicable
- Support with lunch and recess duties when applicable
- Perform duties related to arrival/dismissal of school when applicable
- Report all accidents/incidents to the School Nurse and complete accident forms as needed
- Attend all mandatory events for faculty (as specified in Employee Handbook)
- Participate in the goal-setting process with the Director of Elementary and Middle School
School Culture
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional ethics
- Exhibit an understanding of and commitment to Montessori Education by modeling the Montessori values of grace and courtesy, respect and responsibility in visible daily actions
- Show commitment to competent communications and conflict resolution efforts across the school community
- Protect the privacy and confidentiality of each student and colleague
- Assist in planning school events
Professional Development
- Attend in-service training as provided by Riverbend School
- Attend workshops/conferences or other opportunities approved by HoS to further educational…