Montessori Teaching Assistant

Sandwich Montessori School, Sandwich MA
Children's House (3-6 years)

Description

Sandwich Montessori School – Cape Cod Full-Time, Salary Range: $41,600-$48,000 EEC Certification Required We are seeking EEC-certified educators who want to focus deeply on classroom practice while growing professionally within a collaborative, Montessori-inspired school community. If you hold EEC certification and are drawn to Montessori education — whether you are trained, in training, or simply curious about the approach — we want to hear from you. We will invest in your Montessori development as part of this role. Join a School Where Educators Grow At Sandwich Montessori School, we believe adults deserve the same thoughtfully prepared learning environment that children do.

Qualifications

Who Thrives Here This role requires patience with children, strong reliability, and the ability to remain calm and organized in a busy classroom. The educators who thrive here tend to be: -Calm and emotionally steady with children -Curious and open to feedback, coaching, and continued learning -Organized and attentive to the prepared environment -Reliable and consistent in their work with children and colleagues -Thoughtful communicators with families and team members -Motivated to grow in their craft as educators QualificationsRequired: -Massachusetts EEC certification -A bachelor’s, Associate's degree or equivalent educational background -Experience working with children

Benefits

Additional benefits include: -Montessori training and professional development support -Mentorship and leadership development -Collaborative team teaching structure -Significant personal and vacation time -Health Insurance -Opportunities for long-term career growth Growth Path At SMS, you are not hired into a role, you are entering a professional pathway toward leadership. Sandwich Montessori School offers a clear career pathway for educators: Teaching Partner → Teacher → Lead Teacher → Teacher Leader Compensation and responsibility increase as educators demonstrate mastery and leadership. We invest heavily in training and mentoring so educators can build long-term careers.

Contact Information

Our Hiring Process Because we invest heavily in developing educators, we take hiring seriously. Our process includes reflection, structured interviews, and opportunities to learn more about our classrooms and Montessori model. Candidates who are excited about this type of learning environment usually enjoy the process. We receive many applications and prioritize candidates who thoughtfully complete the application process and demonstrate genuine interest in Montessori education and collaborative school life. To apply, visit our SMS Careers Page. https://www.sandwichmontessori.org/careers