Montessori Assistant (Part-Time)

March 10, 2026

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The Montessori Primary classroom is a mixed age early childhood environment that supports PK3-K students. As the Primary Assistant, you will be a critical member of our school community supporting classroom management, the upkeep and replenishment of the Montessori prepared environment and reinforcing Montessori’s philosophy of whole child education. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Preparing the Montessori environment and repairing curricular materials as needed Maintaining an inventory of classroom materials Supporting with all aspects of the daily routine, including lunch, dishes, cleaning, nap time, recess, bathroom duties, and on-site classroom laundry Observing children and sharing questions and observations with lead guide Initiating growth and change in your own intellectual and professional development; participating in opportunities for professional growth and learning Meet with the team to plan and lead student interventions as necessary

About DC Wildflower Public Charter School

DC Wildflower PCS is committed to creating public, intentionally small, authentic Montessori environments that model the world free from oppression. We believe intentionally small, community embedded, teacher-led Montessori learning environments will accelerate the journey for students of the global majority to be and feel safe, seen and heard. DCWPCS is where students’ identities are affirmed and their genius unleashed!

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About blue montessori

blue montessori is a public, teacher-led one classroom Montessori school house located east of the river in the historic Arts and Culture District of Anacostia in Washington, DC. blue montessori prioritizes the well-being of the whole child—mind, body, senses, and spirit—with an emphasis on connection to nature. We are committed to trusting, respecting, and empowering children to be active participants in their own education and being a space where they can bring their whole selves every day. blue montessori is the second school in the DC Wildflower PCS network. We'll serve up to 30 PK3-K children when fully enrolled.

About DC Wildflower

The mission of DC Wildflower is Festival C Public Charter School (DCWPCS) is to serve a larger, universal purpose in eliminating racial and social discrimination and hierarchy – and offer an intimate liberatory educational experience. We believe intentionally small, community embedded, teacher-led Montessori learning environments will accelerate the journey for students of the global majority to be and feel safe, seen and heard. DCWPCS is where students’ identities are affirmed and their genius unleashed!

Your Role

The Montessori Primary classroom is a mixed age early childhood environment that supports PK3-K students. As the Primary Assistant, you will be a critical member of our school community supporting classroom management, the upkeep and replenishment of the Montessori prepared environment and reinforcing Montessori’s philosophy of whole child education. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Preparing the Montessori environment and repairing curricular materials as needed
Maintaining an inventory of classroom materials
Supporting with all aspects of the daily routine, including lunch, dishes, cleaning, nap time, recess, bathroom duties, and on-site classroom laundry
Observing children and sharing questions and observations with lead guide
Initiating growth and change in your own intellectual and professional development; participating in opportunities for professional growth and learning
Meet with the team to plan and lead student interventions as necessary

Experience

Demonstrated experience supporting young children from culturally, linguistically, and ability-diverse backgrounds in inclusive early childhood settings, including Montessori classrooms.
Montessori Assistant certification (MACTE-accredited) preferred. Candidates without current certification must be willing to complete paid training.

Mindset

Deep Respect for Children: You lead with love, kindness, and practice gratitude. You seek advice openly and are comfortable working in a non-hierarchical organization.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about developmental milestones and behaviors for children ages 3 - 5
Demonstrated willingness to take initiative and grow with our program as it matures—our school is still young and built on a unique educational model.
Commitment to Anti-Bias Anti-Racist (ABAR) Education: You will be working in a historically and predominantly Black community; be prepared to support a diverse group of children and families of the African Diaspora and beyond. We are seeking team members who are eager to expand access to quality early education for racially and socioeconomically diverse communities; you are ready to engage in anti-bias, anti-racist self-work and community-work.
Commitment to education for Peace: Montessori education is known around the world as education for peace. As a Montessori educator, you contemplate what this means within yourself, for our classroom, and greater Ward 8 community.
Growth Oriented: You are eager to stretch beyond your current experience, to develop new skills and expertise, and to more fully explore your purpose and potential.

Additional Strengths

Experience as a farmer, gardener, or outdoor educator
Experience leading movement arts for children
Experience working in healing centered environments
Strength for organizing space and materials
Experience in community organizing

Hours & Benefits

This is a part-time position, supporting an 8 am - 3 pm school day for a 4 - 5hour block of time (usually from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm) around $20 - $22 an hour. We are not able to offer benefits at this time.

Learn More

Applicant screening and interviews will be rolling throughout January, with finalists selected in mid to late January. Our goal is to complete hiring as soon as possible.

Educators with a growth and open mindset and Montessori background are strongly preferred. Applicants with previous experience working with students with special needs are also encouraged.

DC Wildflower PCS – blue montessori does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, religion, sex or gender, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or in any other way based on personal identity markers that do not relate to the capacity of an individual person to carry out the responsibilities of a role.

Salary

$20 - $22 per hour

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