Associate Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School/Elementary

Date Posted:
11/23/2025

Location:
Sussex Montessori Public Charter School

Date Available:
01/05/2026

District:
Sussex Montessori Public Charter SchoolPosition Announcement - Associate Teacher
Summary of Position:
The Assistant Teacher reports directly to the Lead Teacher, and works cohesively and in partnership with the Lead Teacher. The job duties range from organizing materials and cleaning the workspace to facilitating the learning process for each child. Associate Teachers are expected to support the Montessori teaching method. Specifically, they must help guide the child through self-directed activities, allowing the child to develop at their own pace.

They are expected to foster, along with the Lead Teacher, a nurturing and stimulating non-competitive environment and to model grace and courtesy in all interactions with students, colleagues and parents. Associate Teachers assist the Lead Teachers in providing a warm, nurturing and safe environment where self-direction is enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected.

About Sussex Montessori School:
Sussex Montessori School was approved as a charter school by the Delaware Department of Education in April 2018. We currently have students in grades K through 6. The Sussex Montessori School Board believes that the creation of a Montessori public school in Sussex County, DE will improve student learning, allow for greater choice for parents, and serve as a model for alternative approaches to education by providing a proven and innovative teaching and learning environment.

The mission of Sussex Montessori School is to nurture the development of empathetic, collaborative, persistent and innovative global and community citizens in accordance with the time-tested philosophy of Maria Montessori, through authentic personalized learning experiences, respectful relationships, opportunities to innovate, and a focus on global citizenship.

.Location:
The school is located in Seaford, Delaware, which is a diverse rural area with a thriving Hispanic population as well as growing Haitian community
Duties:

• Support the Lead teacher and the mission of Sussex Montessori School;
• Prepare and maintain the school and classroom environment; primarily though the preparation and maintenance of the environment in which the Montessori approach to education is implemented;
• Assist with preparation of curriculum materials as directed;
• Act as a support person during class work times;
• Work with individual and small groups of children as directed by the Lead Teacher and/or Director of Teaching and Learning;
• Assist the Lead Teacher in the daily monitoring of students' work;
• Observe students and discuss observations with the lead teacher;
• Model grace and courtesy;
• Preserve and protect the integrity of Montessori lessons
• Assist each child in the development of independence;
• Take responsibility for the safety and physical well-being of the children at all times;
• Supervise children in the classroom, on the playground, and on field trips at all times;
• Help to maintain current, accurate, individual progress notes, attendance records, incidental notes and weekly overview of class work;
• Assist in on-going communication with parents regarding children's specific needs and school operational needs;
• Participate in parent/teacher meetings and any other meetings deemed necessary by the Director of Teaching and Learning
• Assists with developing other projects, programs, and planning as requested the Lead Teacher or by the Director of Teaching and Learning

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree
• Demonstrated understanding of diversity, educational equity, and multicultural education
• Delaware Para educator Permit

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education
• Montessori Experience
• Current Delaware Teaching Certificate or working towards a Delaware Teaching Certificate
• 1 year classroom teaching or 3 years childcare experience
• Fluent in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole

How to Apply:
You must submit the following documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered:

A resume that clearly indicates that you possess the required qualifications, and that indicates which preferred qualifications and additional relevant qualifications you would bring to this position.

A one-page cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this position

Contact information for three professional references

Interested applicants should complete an application on (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org
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Notes:
This is a 29.5-hour/week position, 10-month position. A criminal background check, Child Protective Registry check, and tuberculosis test is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Sussex Montessori School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which encourages applications from minority group members, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans.