MdTL, an independent school in San Rafael serving children from 2 years old through 6th grade, is seeking an Assistant Teacher for our Lower Elementary program (1st-3rd grade, multi-age classroom).
Start Date: October 2025
Full-Time Position (40 hours/week): 7:30am - 4:00pm M-F
MdTL has a wonderfully supportive staff and community, and is a great place to grow your career.
Position Summary:
The Lower Elementary Assistant Teacher provides daily support to the classroom’s AMI-trained Head Teacher in a multi-aged Montessori classroom.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
* Assist Head Teacher with basic classroom support
* Share the responsibility for the safety and physical well-being of children at all times
* Be responsible for daily classroom preparation as directed by the Head Teacher
* Various classroom administrative task
* Supervise the yard during play time
* Cultivate and reinforce positive student behavior
* Model appropriate behavior by demonstrating respect and care towards students and staff at all times
Requirements / Desirables:
* Minimum 2 years teaching/childcare experience preferred
* Montessori experience preferred
* Negative TB test within 4 years
* Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
* Available to start August 12, 2025
* Bilingual candidates are especially encouraged to apply -- fluent in English (required) and Spanish (preferred)
We Offer:
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience
* Health & Dental Benefits (90% premiums employer paid)
* Participation in 403b Retirement Plan (3% employer contribution after 1 year of employment/6% match after 4 years of employment)
* Professional Development Opportunities
* Paid Holidays
* PTO/Sick Time
Please email cover letter and resume to employment@mdtl.org.
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