Full Time Montessori Assistant Teacher Geist Montessori Academy - 2.9 McCordsville, IN Job Details Full-time $15 an hour 6 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Assistant Teacher Geist Montessori Academy (GMA) | McCordsville, Indiana About Us Geist Montessori Academy is a public K-8 Montessori charter school authorized by Ball State University, serving approximately 315 students across our elementary and middle school programs, plus a private PreK. Our classrooms are organized in two-year Montessori bands — from PreK and Kindergarten through 7th/8th grade. At the heart of our model is the three-hour uninterrupted work cycle, where children move freely through purposeful, hands-on learning guided by Montessori-credentialed lead teachers and the assistant teachers who partner with them every day. Position Summary The Assistant Teacher works alongside a Lead Teacher to support a multi-age Montessori classroom, helping to maintain a prepared environment where children can work independently and in community. This is a hands-on, relationship-centered role: you'll observe children closely, support their work cycle, model grace and courtesy, and help the classroom run as a calm, orderly, purposeful space. Key Responsibilities Partner with the Lead Teacher to prepare, maintain, and refresh the classroom environment so materials are accessible, orderly, and inviting Support children individually and in small groups during the three-hour work cycle, reinforcing lessons introduced by the Lead Teacher Observe and document student engagement, behavior, and progress to inform planning Model and reinforce grace and courtesy, peace talks, and community meeting norms consistent with Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom Supervise students during transitions, outdoor time, lunch, and other non-classroom settings Support students with individualized needs, including those with IEPs, 504 plans, or EL services, in coordination with support staff Assist with materials preparation and administrative tasks as needed Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom culture aligned with GMA's mission and values Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and Montessori-related training Qualifications High school diploma required Experience working with children in a classroom, childcare, or similar setting preferred Genuine interest in child development and the Montessori philosophy Patience, warmth, and a calm, steady presence with children Strong observational skills and ability to work collaboratively with a Lead Teacher Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate professionally with families and staff Must pass required background checks per Indiana charter school employment requirements