Assistant Teachers for Public Montessori School

Job description

Hill View Montessori (HVM) is a Charter Public School serving 306 students in grades K-8. We are located in Haverhill, MA (35 miles north of Boston; 15 miles from the Atlantic Ocean). We are seeking an Assistant Teacher dedicated to delivering excellent Montessori education for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a full-time position.

Well-qualified candidates will have teaching experience and a commitment to learning and applying the Montessori approach to educating children. Candidates should have a strong commitment to child-based, student-centered, developmentally-appropriate, holistic education. Strengths should include an ability to work collaboratively, a passion for hands-on, experiential, independent learning, and a creative approach to teaching.

Applicants should bring positive energy and enthusiasm to their students each day, along with strong classroom management skills, emotional maturity, excellent organizational and communication skills, a love of learning, and a drive for excellence in reaching and teaching each child.

Applicants should be friendly, kind and collaborative. We are seeking a team member committed to building strong collegial and parent relationships. Appreciation for student diversity is important.

Major responsibilities include:

* Assisting the Lead teacher in implementing a Montessori curriculum aligned with Massachusetts state standards;

* Helping to implement a student-centered education in a prepared Montessori environment;

* Supporting a structured learning environment with high expectations for all students;

* Serving collaboratively on grade-level and diverse teacher teams to improve the professional practices of the school

A successful candidate must possess:

* An associates or bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is required

* Experience working with children in a school setting

* Effective communication skills, both written and spoken;

* Willingness to engage in frequent dialogue and to be self-reflective with regard to teaching practices;

* Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities and differentiate instruction as needed

* Strong classroom management skills

* Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills;

* Commitment to Hill View Montessori’s mission;

* Critical thinker and problem-solver;

* Collaborative team player;

* Strong work ethic, reliable transportation, and excellent attendance

* Flexibility, warmth, and a sense of humor!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year, based on experience and qualifications

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Professional development

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (additional duties as assigned)

Work Location: In person

Candidates – please email your resume to Hannah Herklotz, Montessori Pedagogical Director, at , or Ginger Whitson, Dean of Students & Faculty, at

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $55,000