2026-2027 School Year
Floating Assistant Teacher (Full-Time Building Substitute)
Montessori Academy is seeking a flexible, collaborative, and nurturing Floating Assistant Teacher to serve as a full-time building substitute supporting students from Toddler through 8th grade.
This role provides classroom coverage for planned and unplanned staff absences, supports lead teachers and assistant teachers as needed, and helps ensure continuity, consistency, and care across our school community.
Responsibilities Include:
- Providing substitute coverage across all program levels
- Supporting classroom routines, supervision, and student engagement
- Assisting with lunch, recess, arrival/dismissal, and other school-day needs
- Helping maintain prepared Montessori environments
- Supporting special events, projects, and school-wide activities
- Promoting a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting preferred
- Montessori experience or interest in Montessori education preferred
- Flexible, dependable, and collaborative approach
- Ability to work with students from early childhood through adolescence
- Ability to obtain and maintain all required Pennsylvania State Childcare and Department of Education clearances
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
Schedule and Expectations
This is a full-time position following the school calendar and daily operating schedule. Employment in the school's After School Care Program is a required component of this role and provides continuity of care for our students and families.
This position is ideal for an individual who enjoys working with young children, values relationship-building, and is committed to supporting the growth and development of children within a Montessori learning community.
Are you interested in joining the team at Montessori Academy of Chambersburg?
You are invited to send a cover letter and resume, including email and phone number, to
Mary Gallardy at mgallardy@montacad.org
If we do not currently have immediate openings for employment that align with your interests and skills, our school is always growing and we are always accepting resumes! Please specify in your cover letter the type of position you would be interested in being considered for and email Mary Gallardy at mgallardy@montacad.org.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Staff Discount: 25% tuition discount for children after first full year of employment
- Tuition sponsorship for Montessori Teacher Training
- Retirement plan, including annual contribution
- Employer-sponsored health insurance not available
- Additional employment opportunity in before/after school and summer programming available for instructional staff.
Required Clearances for Employment
- Two written references
- PA State Police Criminal History Check
- FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Check
- Code 1KG738
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance
- National Sex Offenders Registry Verification
- If you have lived outside of PA within the past 3 years, state clearances for those states are also required for many positions at Montessori Academy.
Montessori Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.
Montessori Academy is a non-sectarian educational institution.
Montessori Academy is a proud participant in the Franklin County Welcoming Project Pledge.
