Join our team as an assistant teacher!

We are hiring Assistant Teachers and Childcare Assistants for our school in Portland, Oregon! We are offering a $750 sign on bonus, excellent benefits and PTO, and free MACTE accredited Montessori training with room to grow with our company!

Your Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable Assistant Teacher to join our community to support our Young Toddler programs (ages 14 months to 2 years old) and Toddler program (2 years- 3 years)

This position is a full-time role with great benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K, a competitive rate of pay, and a generous 75% tuition discount for up to two children at our school.

This role is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door, and learn more about Montessori education! Many of our Assistant Guides ultimately grow to take on Lead Guide roles over time, thanks to our accredited Montessori training program  we offer to exceptional employees.

About You

• Experience working with children ages 0-6
• 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development credits ( preferred )
• Registered with ORO or CBR (required) Not registered? Check out the following links to begin the process!
• Ability to work well with other adults
• Growth mindset and problem-solving approach
• Familiarity with the Montessori approach to education is preferred, but not required

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If you love children and have been looking for the right opportunity to grow, join our school community by applying below!

Higher Ground Education, Guidepost Montessori, and Academy of Thought and Industry are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.