Montessori Early School Teacher Assistant

About The Grosse Pointe Academy The Grosse Pointe Academy's curriculum and learning environment nurtures, challenges, and inspires our students. Our mission is built upon a foundation of academic excellence and character development. To learn more about The Academy Cornerstones, visit www.gpacademy.org and select "Who We Are" for more information. Job Summary The Grosse Pointe Academy is seeking a Montessori Early School Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year for 3- to 6-year-old environments. With the support and supervision of the lead teacher and the Early School Division Head, the assistant teacher is expected to fulfill key responsibilities to ensure and maintain the quality of the Early School Montessori program. We are looking for candidates who are dependable, reliable, flexible, enthusiastic, and truly understand the developmental needs of our students.

Key Responsibilities Environment & Engagement:

Help lead teachers maintain a peaceful and clean environment, and engage children in appropriate activities.

Student Care:

Attend to the children's needs and remain responsible for the safety and physical well-being of all students in your charge at all times.

Supervision:

Monitor lunch duty, lead dismissal duty on a regular basis, and monitor nap and playground time during outside play.

School Activities:

Chaperone class trips and other student activities.

Professionalism:

Receive students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration in a friendly, courteous manner; be sensitive to how your demeanor is reflective of the school.

Meetings & Growth:

Attend school functions, conferences, team meetings, and professional development opportunities.

Program Support:

Provide support in the aftercare program and during summer camps on an as-needed basis.

Policy Adherence:

Follow all school policies and procedures as stated in the Employee Handbook.

Qualifications Experience:

Previous experience working as an assistant teacher is preferred.

Education & Certification:

A bachelor's degree, Montessori certification, and credits in early childhood education are highly desired.

Clearance:

The successful candidate must provide a mandated fingerprint clearance.

Personal Attributes:

Must be dependable, flexible, and possess a warm, professional demeanor suitable for an educational environment. To Apply If you are passionate about Montessori education and ready to join a dedicated interdisciplinary team for the 2026-2027 school year, please submit your application today.

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many credits in early childhood education?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Montessori Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person