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The Montessori philosophy supports innate human motivation to learn and create new things, to better ourselves and the world. We are a community of learners working to grow, develop, assimilate values and relate respectfully to others. We celebrate diversity in our community and acknowledge the unique contributions of all individuals as we work towards our mission to educate the whole child. Cooperation, collaboration and teamwork are highly valued attributes at WMS.

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Woodinville Montessori School is looking for an experienced College Counselor to join our Secondary team. The ideal candidate will be personable, organized, flexible, and detail-oriented person to continue developing the college counseling activities for our high school program. Educating our high school students and their families about colleges, the college admissions process, trends, procedures, and testing; advising, and financial resources. Support individual students and their families as they go through the process with the goal of helping them aspire realistically and choose wisely. Montessori philosophy and meet every child for who, what and where they are.

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College Counselor - Job Description

This position is a full-time intern teacher/program assistant in a Toddler classroom of children 1.5 to 3 years of age. This position’s responsibilities are to assist the Head Teacher in maintaining a safe, clean and engaging learning environment for children ages 1.5 to 3 years of age.

As an Intern, you will gradually be given opportunities and responsibilities to help you meet your training requirements and develop the competencies needed for effective teaching. Your role will include program assistant responsibilities including supervision of the children in either the before or after-school program. This is an essential position to provide childcare in the event of a school/classroom closure.

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Intern & Program Assistant - Toddler Job Description

This position is a full-time intern teacher/program assistant in an Early Childhood classroom of children 2-1/2 to 6 years of age. The primary responsibilities are to assist the Lead Teacher in maintaining a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment.

As an Intern, you will gradually be given opportunities and responsibilities to help you meet your training requirements and develop the competencies needed for effective teaching. Your role will include program assistant responsibilities including supervision of the children in either the before or after-school program. This is an essential position to provide childcare in the event of a school/classroom closure.

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Intern & Program Assistant - Early Childhood Job Description 

This position is a full-time intern in a Lower Elementary classroom of students, 1st to 3rd grade. The primary responsibility is to assist the co-teachers in providing supervision over the classroom community and students’ work, with keen awareness of the functioning of the whole while also paying attention to individual student needs. As an Intern, you will gradually be given opportunities and responsibilities to help you meet your training requirements and develop the competencies needed for effective teaching. Your role will include program assistant responsibilities including supervision of the children in either the before or after-school program. Throughout the school year, the intern will work with the Lower Elementary teaching team and Program Director to ensure that students have the necessary tools and time to devote themselves to their work, building a cohesive community and continuing to develop the love of learning.

To achieve the school mission, the teaching staff at Woodinville Montessori agrees to fulfill the following roles and responsibilities, including but not limited to, overnight field trips for elementary, leading after-school clubs or coach, etc. but the need for attention to all areas remains consistent no matter the age of the children you teach. All faculty need to follow Montessori philosophy and meet every child for who, what and where they are. Montessori education seeks to find the unique path for each individual, not to force the individual into a predetermined path.

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Intern & Program Assistant - Lower Elementary - Job description

This position is a full-time intern in an Upper Elementary classroom of students, 4th to 6th grade. The primary responsibility is to assist the co-teachers in providing supervision over the classroom community and students’ work, with keen awareness of the functioning of the whole while also paying attention to individual student needs. As an Intern, you will gradually be given opportunities and responsibilities to help you meet your training requirements and develop the competencies needed for effective teaching. Your role will include program assistant responsibilities including supervision of the children in either the before or after-school program. Throughout the school year, the intern will work with the Upper Elementary teaching team and Program Director to ensure that students have the necessary tools and time to devote themselves to their work, building a cohesive community and continuing to develop the love of learning.

To achieve the school mission, the teaching staff at Woodinville Montessori agrees to fulfill the following roles and responsibilities, including but not limited to, overnight field trips for elementary, leading after-school clubs or coach, etc. but the need for attention to all areas remains consistent no matter the age of the children you teach. All faculty need to follow Montessori philosophy and meet every child for who, what and where they are. Montessori education seeks to find the unique path for each individual, not to force the individual into a predetermined path.

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Intern & Program Assistant - Upper Elementary - Job description

This position is a full-time assistant in a Toddler classroom of children ages 18 months to 3 years. The Program Assistant works with the Lead Teacher to provide an engaging, nurturing prepared Montessori environment. The responsibilities include managing lunch, recess and naptime and helping supervise a safe and engaging before and after school program for Toddler students. 

This individual is a detailed observer, creative thinker, and collaborative teammate with a strong interest in Montessori philosophy and has a love for learning and children. This position is an essential position to provide childcare in the event of a school/classroom closure.

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Program Assistant - Toddler - Job description

This position is a full-time assistant in an Elementary classroom of children 1st to 6th grade. This position’s responsibilities include providing support to classroom teachers, supervising lunch, recess, specialist classes, P.E., and a safe and engaging before and after school program for Elementary students.


This individual is a detailed observer, creative thinker, and collaborative team member with a strong interest in Montessori philosophy and a love of learning and children. This position is an essential position to provide childcare in the event of a school/classroom closure.

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Program Assistant - Elementary - Job description

This position is a full-time assistant in an Elementary classroom of children 1st to 6th grade. This position’s responsibilities include providing support to classroom teachers, supervising lunch, recess, specialist classes, P.E., and a safe and engaging before and after school program for Elementary students.


This individual is a detailed observer, creative thinker, and collaborative team member with a strong interest in Montessori philosophy and a love of learning and children. This position is an essential position to provide childcare in the event of a school/classroom closure.

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Program Assistant - Elementary - Job description

This position is a part-time assistant in an Upper Elementary classroom of children 4th to 6th grade. This position’s responsibilities include providing support to classroom teachers, supervising lunch, recess, specialist classes, P.E., camp days, and a safe and engaging before and after school program for Elementary students.


This individual is a detailed observer, creative thinker, and collaborative team member with a strong interest in Montessori philosophy and a love of learning and children. This position is an essential position to provide childcare in the event of a school/classroom closure.

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Program Assistant - Upper Elementary - Job description

This position is for a full-time co-teacher in an Upper Elementary classroom of children 4th through 6th grade. The co-teacher will provide supervision over the classroom community and students’ work, with keen awareness of the functioning of the whole while also paying close attention to individual and small group needs. Throughout the school year, the teacher will collaborate with their co-teacher, the Upper Elementary teaching team, and Program Director to ensure that students have the necessary tools and time to devote themselves to their work, building a cohesive community and continuing to develop the love of learning.


To achieve the school mission, the teaching staff at Woodinville Montessori agrees to fulfill the following roles and responsibilities, including but not limited to, overnight field trips for elementary, leading after school clubs or coach, etc. but the need for attention to all areas remains consistent no matter the age of the children you teach. All faculty need to follow Montessori philosophy and support each child for who and where they are. Montessori education seeks to find the unique path for each individual, not to force the individual into a predetermined path.

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Upper Elementary Co-Teacher - Job description

This position provides an excellent opportunity to be part of a Montessori classroom, where you will work closely with a trained Montessori teacher, and will learn “hands-on” about the Montessori Method. This position’s responsibilities are to assist the head teacher in maintaining a safe, clean and engaging learning environment for children ages 1-1/2 to 12 years of age.

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Program Assistant - Substitute Job Description

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Benefits
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off – Sick, Personal, Bereavement, Jury/Witness Duty
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development
  • Optional Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Optional Critical Illness, Accident, Cancer Insurance

Woodinville Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer.

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