Primary (Ages 3-6) Teacher Assistant - 2025/2026 School Year

We are seeking a Primary Teacher Assistant to join our team here at Near North Montessori for the 2025/2026 school year!The Primary Teacher Assistant will work with students ages 3-6. The role of the Assistant Teacher (3-6) helps students engage in meaningful work, support students in safe transitions throughout their day, and maintain the classroom environment as a space that supports intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.Schedule: 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, with shifts falling between 8:00am and 6:00pm during the school year, with adjustments or additional time as needed. This role may also include an opportunity to work summer camp if desired.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Support the teacher as needed and directed in the classroom and school environmentProvide instruction and support to students' work throughout the dayHelp maintain attendance and other written or electronic recordsSupervise students at lunch, recess and nap periods; support transitions to and from each throughout the dayAssist in the daily cleaning routines in the classroom and prepare/ maintain materials for student workObserve student behaviors and step in when appropriate, communicating student progress or concerns with the teacher and other facultyAssist with drop off and pick up at the start and end of each school dayAttend and participate in meetings both 1-on-1 or within groups for the position, classroom, or level Support classroom events and trips including outings, class gatherings, performances and moreAcquire professional training and development in the educational field by attending coaching sessions, training workshops and other related learning activitiesPerform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested