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Assistant Teacher in Montessori School

Cadence Education

Plano, TXFull-time$13.65–17.75/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$13.65–17.75/hr
Location
Plano, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Cadence Education is seeking an Assistant Montessori Teacher to support Montessori classrooms serving children from birth through age six. The full-time role works alongside trained Montessori teachers to provide care, supervision, and learning opportunities. No experience is necessary. Candidates need a CDA, an associate’s degree, or some college coursework; a related bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ChildcareEarly Childhood EducationClassroom SupervisionPositive RedirectionParent Communication

Qualifications

CDA or Associate's Degree or Some College CourseworkMust Be 18+Bachelor's in Related Field

Benefits

Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Job Location : Address

6455 Tennyson Pkwy

Company Overview

We are currently seeking a Assistant Montessori Teacher to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education to our team of kind, caring Teachers and staff.

At Cadence Education, our mission is to create bright futures for children, families, employees and our communities. This mission can only be accomplished through a team of passionate childcare professionals who combine their talents to provide an unparalleled level of care and compassion for children and their families. Our research-based curriculum and home-based environments are the leading edge of early education.

Our schools are staffed with people who are talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development and learning. We encourage collaboration and cherish open-communication in each school and with our corporate office. We work hard to create an outstanding work-life balance by supporting our staff members every step of the way.

Enjoy the many benefits of working Full Time at Cadence Education.

  • Competitive compensation

  • Option to pursue Montessori Teacher Certification with attractive payment plans and subsidized tuition

  • On demand pay with UKG Wallet

  • 50% childcare tuition discount

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:

  • Paid time off that increases with seniority

  • Paid holidays

  • Medical, dental, vision options available

  • Additional life, disability, and retirement plans

  • Educational and professional development

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Company-paid life insurance

  • Pet insurance

  • Paid CDA

The benefits listed above apply only to Full Time eligible employees.

Cadence Education is one of the premier early childhood educators in the United States, operating over 340 private preschools and elementary schools across 30 states. With over 30 years in business, we have developed an unparalleled expertise in preparing students to thrive in the next step of their childhood.

Job Description

Unfulfilled and unhappy in your current job? Come join our happy school and make a positive impact on future generations by helping students develop a voracity for learning and a trajectory of success! No experience necessary! Spend your days alongside an experienced faculty while learning how the Montessori philosophy does education differently - and better - in our opinion!

Our Associate teachers play a key role in our Montessori classrooms, cultivating high quality learning opportunities for infants, toddlers, preschool and Kindergarten aged students (birth through 6 years old). This is a full-time position which works alongside trained Montessori Teachers (as part of a teaching team) to deliver on our mission to develop a lifelong love of learning in our students.

Associate Responsibilities

  • Play a supporting role in the classroom under the direction of trained, Montessori teachers and work amongst a team of teachers;

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and tidy classroom environment in accordance with Montessori philosophy;

  • Provide basic care and active supervision of young children as needed;

  • Engage in positive redirection to children and maintain a positive learning environment;

  • Communicate with parents as needed on routine matters regarding the health, and care of students.

Associate Requirements

  • Minimum Required: CDA or Associate’s Degree, or some college coursework;

  • At least 18 years of age

  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Development).

Job Location : City

Plano

Job Location : State/Province

TX

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School BrandCastle Montessori

ID 2026-69172

School Name 337 - Castle Plano

Position Type Full-Time

Min Salary USD $13.65/Hr.

Max Salary USD $17.75/Hr.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,018 open Assistant Teacher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$13.65–17.75/hr
  • US median$16–18/hr522 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $15.70/hr, is 10% below the US median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Assistant Teacher hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 72 open Assistant Teacher jobs in Texas and 1,018 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Assistant Teacher postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (211 postings).
Education
7 of the 1,018 open Assistant Teacher jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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