Classroom Assistant Chesterfield Montessori School
Job description
Chesterfield Montessori School (CMS) is searching for two enthusiastic, compassionate, creative educational professionals to join our growing team of Montessorians as classroom assistants. We offer an extraordinary working environment, with supportive colleagues and a wonderful international community of families in a beautiful facility located in the western suburbs of St. Louis County, Missouri.
We are certified as a Great Place to Work Organization. https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7046475
Pay: $17.50 to $18.00 per hour
Benefits: 100% paid employee health, vision and dental, generous paid time off, retirement matching and 75% tuition remission for staff children who would otherwise be admitted to our program.
Pay may be higher than listed for experience in an authentic Montessori environment.
For those interested in pursuing a career in education and human development, the school offers opportunities for qualified individuals to be sponsored for Montessori training in the form of an Association Montessori International Diploma. Ongoing in house training in Montessori principles is additionally offered for all staff throughout the school year, along with other opportunities for professional development as appropriate.
Our school serves children in the Toddler (14 months to 3 years), Primary (2.5 to 6 years), Elementary (1st through 6th grade) and Adolescent (7th and 8th grade) environments.
For the 2026/27 school year, we will be filling two full time positions for our growing program:
*Classroom Assistant 7:30 or 7:45 AM to 4:00
*Late Classroom Assistant 10:00 or 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM
The age group where each assistant will be placed will be determined during the interview process, depending on the experience of our applicants, and whether internal candidates wish to move to the new positions.
Classroom Assistants support the children in a variety of ways, depending on age group. A few examples include:
- acting as role models for Grace and Courtesy
- maintaining beauty and order in the classroom
- working with the children to prepare snack, clean the classroom
- assisting children in the bathroom (Toddler and Primary ages)
- actively engaging the children during free play/recess/extended care time (singing songs, playing games, creating art, caring for the classroom)
- keeping the children safe and helping them productively navigate social dynamics
- treating each child with respect and dignity
- working collaboratively with the classroom guide (AMI trained teacher), administrators and the whole team to create a peaceful, joyful environment conducive to learning
- bringing humor and calm to interactions with the children
- being sensitive to the needs of the children and able to adapt as needed
- setting appropriate boundaries in a kind and firm manner
This job requires experience working with children, emotional awareness, patience, compassion, and outstanding interpersonal, observational, and communication skills. Our team members have a growth mindset and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and parents. Exposure to Montessori educational philosophy is preferred.