Breckenridge Montessori Employment Opportunities

Preschool-Aged Classroom Assistant (Full-Time)

Breckenridge Montessori is seeking a passionate and dedicated Assistant Classroom Teacher for ages 2.5-6 years to support our Lead Teacher and help create a nurturing, engaging Montessori classroom.

This role is ideal for someone who loves working with young children in an active, hands-on environment and is excited to grow as an educator. Our Montessori-trained lead teacher brings deep passion for the Montessori philosophy and mentors assistants as valued members of the teaching team.

We are a small, close-knit school of just 20 students in a single mixed-age classroom, where teamwork, collaboration, and a positive culture are essential. Our community values grace and courtesy, well-being, connection, and lifelong learning, and we’re looking for someone with a growth mindset who is eager to contribute and develop in their role through professional development support. Our school community is strong, supportive, and truly special and we would love to share it with you.

Located on historic Main Street in beautiful Breckenridge, our nonprofit preschool is surrounded by mountain views, local cafés, and vibrant community life. This is a unique opportunity to do meaningful work with young children while enjoying the lifestyle of an iconic Colorado mountain town, with world-class skiing, hiking, and outdoor adventure just outside your door.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Lead Teacher with classroom lessons and activities

  • Actively supervise children during classroom work, free play, and outdoor exploration

  • Support classroom routines including nap time, bathroom needs, and transitions

  • Help maintain a clean and organized classroom and facilities space

  • Provide introductory lessons and assist children with Montessori learning materials

  • Support a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment

  • Maintain a consistent and positive approach to communication with children, parents and staff across oral and written platforms.

  • Bring dependability, patience, and enthusiasm to daily work with young children.

Qualifications

  • Experience working with children required

  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

  • CDEC Early Childhood Teacher qualification preferred

  • Montessori experience helpful but not required

  • Must be 18 years or older

  • Must pass FBI, CBI and Child Abuse/Neglect background checks

  • CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain with organization support)

Compensation & Benefits

  • $20–$30 per hour depending on experience and CDEC Professional Credential Level

  • 35-hour work week Monday–Thursday (7:45am–4:30pm) required 

  • Additional work hours available on Fridays 

  • Paid holidays and 50+ additional days off (mix of paid and unpaid)

  • Access to the Elevated Health Essentials Program

  • Health Insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Keystone/Breckenridge ski pass

  • Professional development and paid training opportunities

  • Housing available upon request and approval 

To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: infobreckmontessori@gmail.com

Breckenridge Montessori is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. For more information about our school, visit www.breckmontessori.com/

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