Transition Assistant

Job Description

Are you eager to find a position in a school that values care, quality, simplicity, and connection? Looking for a Montessori school that values happiness and tranquility? Step into the inviting gardens of our tranquil, wooded campus and find a holistic and supportive professional environment! As the most affordable, authentic Montessori school in Montgomery County, Rock Creek Montessori School serves children ages 18 months - 6 years old with a passion for accessibility in Montessori Education.

We are excited to announce our search for a new and essential team member to join our school community. The Transition Assistant works from 12 PM - 6 PM to support our classrooms with the lunch and rest transitions, support children in their toileting work, help maintain the preparation of environments, and support Montessori-aligned play and exploration in our After Care Program.

This position is ideal for either those with Montessori experience and those who wish to learn more, and provides flexibility and support as you explore whether a Montessori career might be right for you!

Our school community values collaboration, communication, and a quality of service for children and parents that is often missing in today’s fast-paced and rigid environments.

We are intentionally low-tech, outdoor whenever possible, and dedicated to authentic Montessori with small class sizes and wonderful staff members, many of whom have worked with us for decades and many who have experience training teachers and contributing to the larger Montessori Movement!

What we’re looking for:

- A dedicated transition assistant who is familiar with or open to the Montessori method.

- Someone Experienced working with children.

- Peaceful, kind, and gracious in their interactions with community members.

- Fluent English Speaker, Spanish preferred but not required.

- Possess or be willing to pursue your 90-hour certification at either the Infant/Toddler or Preschool Level.

- Someone who values collaboration, is open to on-site training, and who cares about contributing to and belonging to an enriching and authentic community of people.

What we Offer:

- a supportive work environment with progressive values around compensation, time off, neuro-affirming work styles, a commitment to care for all our team members, and desire to help support the development of every person’s Montessori Development.

- $20 per hour, 30 hours a week with opportunity for morning substituting as needed or desired.

- Opportunity to work year-round as desired.

- Paid professional development to maintain licensing.

- Flexible Start Date, preferably January but can be adjusted for the ideal candidate.

- Future potential sponsorship for AMI Montessori Training at the Assistant or Diploma Level.

- Working in an LGBTQIA+ Operated School, feeling affirmed in all aspects of your identity and personhood.

If you’re looking for a place to be at ease, dedicate yourself to helping children 18 months - 6 years, and grow alongside a small team of kind, caring people, then we hope you’ll reach out and consider joining our community!