Children's House Assistant Teacher

Role: Children’s House Assistant Teacher
Reports To: Director of the Lower School

FLSA Status: Exempt

Start Date: August 2026

Position Overview

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

Inly School is an independent PreK–8 Montessori-plus School located in Scituate, MA that serves over 200 students from 20 South Shore towns and is deeply rooted in Montessori, child-centered, and inclusive educational practices. At Inly, our Montessori+ practices inspire an inclusive community of learners to explore and shape themselves and the world with joyful curiosity, courage, and compassion. We actively seek faculty who value collaboration, empathy, respect, and the holistic development of each child.

All children are treated with respect and dignity, with their self-esteem and sense of belonging held as central priorities. Learning is emphasized through hands-on experiences, thoughtful observation, and responsive support.

Position Structure

The Children’s House Assistant Teacher works closely with the Lead Teacher and teaching team to support the daily functioning of the classroom and the implementation of the Montessori curriculum. This role includes assisting with instruction, maintaining the prepared environment, supporting individual students and small groups, and contributing to a positive classroom culture.

As a member of the Inly School staff, the Assistant Teacher is expected to carry out the mission of the school, advocate for the school community, and contribute thoughtfully to the success of the Children’s House program.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Montessori and Inly-adopted curriculum under the guidance of the Lead Teacher.
• Assist in maintaining a prepared environment that is orderly, inviting, and supportive of independence, concentration, and exploration.
• Observe children and share insights with the Lead Teacher to support individualized instruction and planning.
• Support the whole child by fostering emotional safety, respectful communication, and positive social interactions.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team in daily instruction, classroom management, transitions, recess, and routines.
• Provide direct support to individual students and small groups as needed.
• Supervise students during outdoor play, arrivals, dismissals, hallway transitions, and field studies.
• Assist with new parent and student visits and classroom orientations as appropriate.
• Participate in professional growth through observations in other environments, level meetings, and professional development
• Utilize school resources and collaborate with colleagues and the Learning Services team to support student needs.
• Assist with school-wide duties as needed, including Passport, playground, lunch, arrivals, and dismissals coverage.
• Follow expectations outlined in the Classroom and Employee Handbooks.

Qualities of an Ideal Candidate:  

• 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)
• Sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity and a commitment to inclusive practices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• An openness to feedback and professional growth
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

Salary and Benefits:  

Inly School offers competitive pay and benefits. The annualized salary for this position is $38,000,000 to $42,000, commensurate with experience. 

Benefits offerings include Medical with HSA plan, Dental plan, Retirement 403(b), Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Flexible spending accounts, Vision care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Legal Shield and Aflac.

A Note to Potential Candidates:  

Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary folks and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

To apply for this position, please email your resumé and cover letter to: employment@inlyschool.org.