School in the Hills is in its 16th year of providing authentic Montessori for hundreds of families while fostering an environment of grace and courtesy.

We are hiring Floater Assistants to join a strong team of Montessorians. School in the Hills offers highly competitive benefits, including 30 days of paid time off for scheduled closures, including holidays, and catered meals from our professional kitchen team.

Pay ranges from $17 - $19 for our Steiner Ranch location.

Job Requirements:

• Professional experience working with children ages 18 months to 12 years
• Montessori or other school experience is a plus!
• Available to work Monday through Friday 8:45-5:45
• A kind and genuine approach to children and their families
• Strong communication skills with a calm demeanor for leading groups of children
• A desire to learn and grow

Each team member receives training from our team with opportunities to receive sponsorship for additional training and career development.

Success in this role requires team members with a love for children to work in a support role with our Lead Guide and Administration team. The ideal candidate will naturally love working with and around children in a lively environment. This role is a great opportunity to be ‘next in line’ to transition into an Assistant Guide dedicated to a Toddler or Primary classroom.

School in the Hills’ Competitive Benefits Package:

• Paid vacation and paid sick time
• An additional 30 days of paid vacation during scheduled school closures/holidays
• Eligibility and accrual of paid sick time and holiday pay begins immediately for full time employees
• Catered meals including a light breakfast and full lunch
• Free tuition for Toddler and Primary age children
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• $30,000 of life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• 401k with matching contribution

We strive to create an energized, collaborative, team-based environment with opportunities for professional growth across our campuses.

School in the Hills is a premier private school offering quality Montessori education in Austin, Texas. We are a collaborative, team-based environment of passionate Montessorians serving children from 18 months through 6th grade. Using the Montessori philosophy as true north, we prepare an environment that nurtures and inspires each of our unique students. Fostering a collaborative school community allows each child to develop into a confident, life-long learner.

School in the Hills is an inclusive and welcoming environment for children, families, and employees of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, family makeups, religions, and abilities. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and recognize the unique rewards a diverse community offers to all who are a part of it.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to pass a background check in order to work in a school?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood or Elementary Education: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Austin, TX 78732 (Required)

Work Location: In person