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Position Overview

Inly School seeks a warm, collaborative, and reflective Children’s House Assistant Teacher to support a Montessori classroom serving children ages 3–6. The Assistant Teacher plays a vital role in creating a respectful, nurturing, and well-prepared environment that supports children’s academic, social, and emotional growth.

Inly School is an independent PreK–8 Montessori-plus school on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Our Montessori+ approach fosters joyful curiosity, courage, compassion, and a deep respect for each child as a learner. We actively seek educators who value collaboration, inclusion, and the holistic development of children.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Montessori and Inly-adopted curriculum under the guidance of the Lead Teacher.
• Help maintain a prepared environment that is orderly, inviting, and supportive of independence, concentration, and exploration.
• Observe children and share insights with the teaching team to support individualized learning.
• Foster emotional safety, respectful communication, and positive social interactions.
• Assist with daily classroom routines, transitions, recess, and supervision.
• Support individual students and small groups as needed.
• Supervise students during outdoor play, arrivals, dismissals, hallway transitions, and field studies.
• Participate in professional development, level meetings, and Shared Learning Communities, as appropriate.
• Assist with school-wide duties such as playground, lunch, arrivals, and dismissals coverage.
• Follow expectations outlined in the Classroom and Employee Handbooks.

Strong Candidates Will Have

• A passion for working with young children and supporting their development
• Experience working with children ages 3–6 preferred
• Montessori experience or training preferred (or a willingness to learn)
• A collaborative, flexible, and reflective mindset
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusive practices
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

Working Expectations

• Ability to balance stationary classroom work with active engagement throughout the school day
• Comfort moving throughout a multi-building campus and outdoor spaces
• Physical ability to lift materials and occasionally lift children up to 30 pounds
• Willingness to work outdoors daily in varying weather conditions
• Participation in school events such as Back-to-School Night, Curriculum Nights, Open Houses, and Graduation
• Commitment to professional growth, collaboration, and Inly’s Core Values
• Reasonable accommodations provided upon request, absent undue hardship

Benefits

Benefits are offered in accordance with Inly School policies for full-time staff.

A Note to Potential Candidates

Studies show that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC candidates are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. Inly School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification described.

How to Apply

Please email a résumé and cover letter to employment@inlyschool.org.