Pocatello Valley Montessori School is seeking an Elementary Teacher Assistant to join our 1st-6th grade team for the 2026-27 school year. The model candidate will be someone who is nurturing, compassionate, and dedicated to upholding the Montessori Philosophy. Candidates must be confident, friendly, dependable, and organized and able to collaborate effectively with colleagues and parents. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Essential Functions for

Assistant Teaching:

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Being present daily excluding approved and appropriate time off. Manage a classroom of children during their work period, lunch, and recess time. Assist teacher and children in cleanliness and responsibility, modeling appropriate and professional behavior at all times. Assist children with school work, research projects, including driving students on going-outs (area locations that will assist in their projects). Prepare and submit internal and external reports and documents in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and PVMS standard operating procedures. This includes but is not limited to: record keeping, injury/accident reports, and medication logs. Communicate with parents on a regular basis on subjects relevant to their children and their classroom. Build respectful, collaborative relationships with parents and staff. Collaborate with other teachers and administration regarding school policies and procedures Attend and participate in classroom team meetings Attend and participate in in-service days Attend and participate in all whole school meetings Must obtain 12 credits of continuing education each year Be committed to both PVMS and the Montessori philosophy Be willing and able to support all of the environments at PVMS Be a dedicated model for lifelong learning Must be able to multi-task throughout the day and delegate duties to assisting staff Essential Functions for

Classroom Management:

Maintain continued commitment to others Keep ongoing records of classroom meetings and be ready to share these while maintaining confidentiality Maintain a supportive and collaborative work environment with other PVMS staff and administration Be open to having observers on a regular basis in your environment Have knowledge of communication styles and be willing to adjust your style to the audience Be a dedicated model for lifelong learning Bring positivity and a forward-thinking mindset to the work environment Be willing to accept coaching and guidance from peers and supervisors in the position to do so.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stop, kneel, crouch, sit on the floor, crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of outdoor education in all-weather PVMS deemed acceptable for children to be outside in.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

High School diploma Driver's license with a clean driving record. Minimum of 1 year of experience working with 6 to 12 year old children Certified in pediatric CPR, and First Aid Classroom management experience a plus Willing to continue education beyond current accolades Ability to pass a background check and obtain Idaho State Childcare License Willing to provide references upon request

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

From $12.50 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person