Overview
Montessori Assistant Teacher Jobs in San Antonio, TX at Saint Mary’s Hall
Title: Montessori Assistant Teacher
Company: Saint Mary’s Hall
Location: San Antonio, TX
Position Description
Saint Mary’s Hall anticipates hiring a full-time Montessori Assistant Teacher (classroom ages 3-5 years old) for the 2025-2026 school year. The Mission of Saint Mary’s Hall is to prepare students for success in college and fulfillment in life.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education and teacher certification preferred
AMS Certification Preferred
Experience working and/or teaching in a Montessori environment preferred
Experience working with young children in a classroom setting
Excellent classroom management skills to facilitate a safe, nurturing, and positive academic environment
Essential Functions:Responsibilities to the General Community:
To assist students with exercises and class activities, concentrating efforts with small groups of students and individuals as necessary
To assist individual students when needed
To compile, prepare, and organize materials and the classroom for instruction and activities
To assist in the cleaning and storing of materials after completion of activities
To reinforce all knowledge and skills taught by the Lead Teacher
To model proper behavior and play
To prepare daily snacks for students
To assist teachers by recording attendance and monitoring student work
To communicate all parent requests to the Lead Teacher promptly
To refer all parent concerns and queries to the Lead Teacher related to student performance and or behavior
Assistant may attend parent conference or share observations with parents with the knowledge and consent of the Lead teacher, either during formal conference time or at any given time
To interact with various individuals such as teachers, administrators, staff, parent volunteers, etc.
To substitute as the Lead Teacher as needed
To escort students to other areas on campus, monitor student behavior, check home materials/folders, and run errands as deemed necessary by the Lead Teacher
To supervise and assist students during drop-off and pick-up, in the halls, on field trips, during classroom work time, lunch, and on school grounds
To coordinate and/or participate in special programs or projects as assigned
To attend staff meetings and participate in in-service trainings as required
To receive and respond to inquiries and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility
To attend trainings, in-service, workshops, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills
To perform related duties as required
Additional Responsibilities
To be responsible for the care and maintenance of an orderly environment and clean classroom materials
To be responsible, in collaboration with the Lead Teacher, for the safety and physical well-being of the students at all times
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to implement and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging practices
To have an attitude of collegiality and to be able to communicate effectively, positively, and collaboratively with the educational team and especially parents
To be able to build and foster positive, professional relationships with parents
To be a positive ambassador for Saint Mary’s Hall in the larger community
To be able to meet the demands and challenges of a fast-paced work environment and demonstrate flexibility as needed
To possess a good working knowledge of and/or a familiarity with a variety of instructional technologies, such as Windows applications, iPad integration, interactive whiteboard, and student portfolio applications, and a willingness to implement new instructional technology initiatives
Physical Requirements And Work Environment
Work in a fast-paced environment, dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
May work at a desk and computer for extended periods
May occasionally work events, nights, or weekends
Must be able to teach, instruct, and communicate with students, parents, coworkers, visitors, and other professionals
Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment
Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
