A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Montessori Classroom Floating Assistant 9/1/2026 Huntingtown, MD Tidewater School, a private independent Montessori school, is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill a full-time classroom assistant position for our Floating Classroom Assistant and After Care during our 2026-2027 school year - now-early June 2027.
About Our School:
Tidewater School provides the greater Southern Maryland community with an exceptional and authentic Montessori education, serving children and families from age 3 through 6th grade. Our campus is home to a beautiful setting in which children thrive through experiential learning, interactions with the natural world, and collaborative discovery. We envision children who live with enduring curiosity, joy, and responsibility. A community where each member is cherished and challenged. A world enriched by these young leaders, creators, problem-solvers, and peace-makers. About the
Position:
Desired profile for this position is someone who has experience working with children, possesses strong classroom management skills, and has the ability to guide children through redirection and affirmative language. An open-mind, a sense of humor, and flexibility are also highly desired. This position assists with every classroom, consisting of students ranging in age from 3 to 12 years. This position begins now and is contracted through early June with the potential of continuing into the next school year.
Shift:
Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00
PM Pay:
competitive Assistant Staff is responsible for (but not limited to) the following duties: Being punctual and having consistent work attendance Developing sound relationships with all students Ensuring children are supervised at all times Watching children to ensure a safe environment during free play, lunch periods, transitions, and dismissal as needed Reinforcing classroom and school ground rules and maintaining consistency in enforcing them Facilitating reading practice with students Classroom maintenance
Qualifications:
High school diploma Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate maturity in managing complex situations Willingness to learn about and implement Montessori philosophy and practices Must have regular, reliable attendance in performance of essential job functions As a condition of employment, a criminal background check and fingerprinting are required.
We offer:
Competitive salary A supportive and respectful work environment Professional development opportunities
