The Montessori School of Beaverton (MSB) is seeking a Lower Elementary Assistant to join our teaching team. The assistant will support the teacher and children with effective communication, modeling positive conflict resolution, and supporting a self-managing classroom. The assistant will also support daily routines, lessons, follow-up work, and classroom management.
MSB is a private school serving the Portland metro area. The school was established in 1978 and is located in the northwest hills on a  beautiful 6-acre campus. MSB is home to a thriving and vibrant community of dedicated staff and families invested in the education, development and nurturing of its 170 children, ages 3-12.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- A Montessori diploma (AMI or AMS) - any level will be considered
- Reliability and the ability to follow instructions in support of the teacher and children
- An understanding of the children’s needs through observation, modeling, and redirection  
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- The flexibility and responsibility necessary to be part of a team supporting children

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Preferred: 2-3 years’ work experience in a Montessori environment
• Support program needs including, but not limited to, camping trips, field trips, and other classroom projects
- Enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry
- CPR/First Aid certified or the ability to attain certification

General Information & Benefits Include:
• Position dates: August 18, 2025 – June 12, 2026
• Typical hours 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday during the school year; may vary to meet program needs
        • Paid holidays
• Hiring wage range $22.01 to $24.73/hour depending on experience
• Medical, dental, vision benefits and retirement plan

MSB is committed to equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital or parental  status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, pregnancy, age or physical or mental disability. or any other basis prohibited  by local, state or federal law. In addition, MSB is committed to improving employment opportunities for and utilization of people who may have been  denied equal opportunity in society at large.