Teacher Aide

Guidepost Montessori

Irvine, CA

$17 to $20 Hourly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Now offering Free Training and career advancement opportunities. Make a career in Montessori!!Your Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable Spanish-speaking Teacher Assistant, Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides who have a passion for working with children.

This position is a full-time role with great benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K, a competitive rate of pay, and a generous 75% tuition discount for up to two children at our school. Starting hourly rate is between $17-20 an hour, depending on qualifications!

This role is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door, and learn more about Montessori education! Many of our Assistant Guides ultimately grow to take on Lead Guide roles over time, thanks to our accredited Montessori training program we offer to exceptional employees.

About You

Experience working with children ages 1-6, in a daycare, nursery, camp, preschool, babysitting and customer service
6 - 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) credits
- We offer some credit sponsorship for those who currently do not have ECE units and are eager to start their career with us!
Fluent Spanish Speaker
Valid negative TB test taken within last 12 months (prior to start date with Guidepost)
Ability to work well with other adults
Growth mindset and problem-solving approach
Familiarity with the Montessori approach to education is preferred, but not required

What we offer:

Ongoing professional development
A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
Career growth and promotion opportunities
A competitive salary
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network (we serve children 3 months through 12th grade)
The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality Montessori program that serves the individual needs of each child

About Us

Guidepost Montessori is a community of trained educators who are driven by a deep desire to bring about widespread change in education today. To meet the needs of today's students and to bring about true progress in the world around us, we need an education model that fosters independence and develops competent, capable, action-oriented thinkers and change agents. To that end, we are committed to dramatically increasing the amount of high-fidelity, authentic Montessori programs, not only in the U.S., but around the globe!

If you love children and have been looking for the right opportunity to grow, join our school community by applying below!

Higher Ground Education, Guidepost Montessori, and Academy of Thought and Industry are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.