Preschool Assistant Teacher
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 17, 2026.
Preschool Assistant Teacher - Ages 3-6
Are you passionate about working with preschool-aged children in a nurturing, Montessori environment? Join our team at Cantera Montessori in Georgetown!Our beautiful school is designed to support each child’s natural curiosity, independence, confidence, and emotional growth.
At Cantera Montessori, we believe in creating a loving and consistent environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore the world around them. Our fully implemented Montessori programs foster independence, creativity, problem-solving, and strong social connections, helping children develop confidence and a deep love for learning.
Our Hawthorne Primary Community serves children ages 3-6, providing a beautiful, hands-on learning environment where children are encouraged to explore, make choices, develop practical life skills, build friendships, and become increasingly independent. Our Hawthorne Community serves 24 children with 2 teachers: 1 Lead Guide and 1 Assistant Teacher.
We are looking for caring and dedicated Preschool Assistant Teachers who:
- Have experience or a strong desire to work with preschool-aged children
- Are eager to learn and grow as educators
- Thrive in a collaborative, supportive teaching team
- Want to explore Montessori education and philosophy
- Enjoy hands-on learning experiences like gardening, cooking, art, practical life, science, and STEM activities with children
Why Join Cantera?
- Competitive salaries
- Medical & dental insurance
- Paid sick leave, PTO, and holidays
- Tuition discounts for staff
- 401K matching and retirement plan
- Ongoing professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
- A clear path to Montessori certification & leadership roles
For educators interested in building a long-term career in early childhood education, this position offers the opportunity to grow professionally, pursue Montessori certification, and potentially advance into a future Lead Guide role.
If you love building strong connections with children and families and want to help preschoolers become confident, capable, and independent learners as part of a warm, supportive Montessori community, we’d love to hear from you!