Classroom Assistant

About This Role Renaissance Montessori Academy in Parker, CO is seeking a Part-Time Playground & Classroom Assistant, Monday–Thursday, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. about 12 hours per week Do you enjoy playing with children, spending time outside, and being part of a small school community? Renaissance Montessori Academy is looking for a dependable, hands-on person to help during our busy midday hours.

Openings on our team don’t come along often—our teachers tend to stay with us year after year! We offer a supportive environment, training, and flexibility, and we’re looking for someone who will enjoy contributing to our school community.

Schedule and flexibility: This is a school-year position, Monday–Thursday from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. RMA is closed during most Douglas County School District breaks and closures.

Additional substitute hours may be available for those who want them. Summer work is optional and may be available depending on the school’s needs.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and successfully complete required background checks.

RMA is a small non-profit Montessori school supporting children aged 2.5 through Elementary.

What You'll Do As an RMA employee, you would be working with a close team to support the growth and education of children 2.5 through Elementary.

What you’ll do:

• Actively play with and supervise children on the playground: join their games, encourage exploration, and help everyone play safely.
• Help keep the playground clean by sweeping, tidying, and putting away materials.
• Help with lunchtime routines and cleanup.
• Load and empty the dishwasher and help clean classrooms.
• Support the nap room and help children settle and rest.
• Float between classrooms and support teachers wherever help is needed.

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support the maintenance of a beautifully prepared environment
• Model appropriate behavior at all times
• Support RMA in positive and informative communication with families
• Build respectful, collaborative relationships with families and staff
• Collaborate with other teachers and administration regarding school policies and procedures
• Attend and participate in meetings and events with administration, teachers, and families
• Maintain a continued commitment to others

Requirements Job Requirements:

• Must be Colorado Early Childhood Teacher or Assistant Teacher Qualified, or be willing to obtain within 6 months
• Ensure a schedule to maintain 15 credits of continuing education in ECE
• Uphold the Montessori Pedagogical Guidelines
• Be willing and able to support and/or lead classrooms if necessary
• Be prompt, flexible, and a team player
• Be a dedicated model for lifelong learning
• Bring positivity and a forward-thinking mindset to the work environment
• Be willing to submit the requirements for early childhood background checks
• Be able to work in the United States

Nice To Haves Who we’re looking for: Someone who is warm, patient, reliable, and willing to jump in. You should enjoy interacting with children, being outside, and helping with the everyday tasks that keep a school running smoothly. Previous experience working with children is welcome, and we provide training and support.

Benefits We offer:

• Paid Leave
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Online CDA courses, free for employees, and sponsorships for completion
• Ongoing trainings
• Growth opportunities in both Montessori and early childhood in general
• Team building
• Paid time off benefits
• 2026-2027 school year tuition benefits for staff children
• A great Parent Community
• An administration dedicated to a supportive mindset
• A fun, small group of like-minded individuals to work with!

About Us Mission: A Montessori School that awakens the spirit of the child and kindles a lifelong curiosity and love of learning. Vision: To be a community of learners that shape the future by cultivating compassion, empathy, initiative, self-confidence, perseverance, and curiosity in a model Montessori school.