Work at Capucine
Who we are:
Capucine Montessori is a small teacher-led Montessori school for 2.9-6 year-olds that also offers support and education for parents. We are located in Cambridge, Massachusetts near Porter Square in an area nestled between small businesses and a beautiful residential neighborhood. We are a Wildflower school, which means we are part of a larger network of small Montessori schools. Our mission is to collaborate with families to nurture the minds and the spirits of young children. We strive for equity, community, and connections with nature in our urban environment. We want our staff to reflect the rich diversity of our students and families, as well as the commitment of our community towards the success of the school.
We are searching for September 2026:
Lunch and outdoor time supervision aide - part-time
French Assistant Teacher Part Time (with potential for full time hours)
Lunch & outdoor supervision aide — part-time
Monday – Friday · 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM · School year 2026–2027
We are looking for a caring and dependable person to support our children during the midday period — accompanying them on their daily walk to and from the park, supervising outdoor play, and sharing lunch with the children while our teaching staff takes their break. A certified director is always present in the classroom.
What you’ll do
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Walk with children to and from the nearby park, ensuring their safety during transitions
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Supervise outdoor play at the park, keeping a calm and attentive presence
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Share lunch with the children and encourage independence at the table
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Cover teachers’ lunch break — a certified director remains in the classroom at all times
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Communicate any observations or incidents to the staff
What we’re looking for
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Reliable and punctual — our teachers count on you every single school day
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Patient, calm, and genuinely at ease with young children (ages 3–6)
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Comfortable walking outdoors in all weather conditions
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French-English bilingualism is a strong plus
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No diploma required — students welcome and encouraged to apply
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CPR/First Aid certification a plus, but not required
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Complete EEC Essentials 2.0 (Free 12 hr self-paced course) prior to start date
Position details
Hours: 2 hrs/day · Monday – Friday ( 3 to 5 days per week)
Schedule: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Type: Part-time · school year
Perk: Lunch provided by the school
To Apply
Email your resume, cover letter, and three references to info@capucinemontessori.org
French Assistant Teacher — part-time leave coverage Sept-Dec
(with potential for full-time through aftercare)
Monday – Friday · School year 2026–2027
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable French Assistant Teacher to join our team and support a mixed-age early childhood classroom (ages 2.9–6) in a warm, bilingual Montessori environment. This role begins as a part-time position during the school day, with the opportunity to extend to full-time hours through aftercare.
Capucine Montessori is a welcoming school in Cambridge, MA, offering a rich Montessori curriculum that fosters independence, respect, and a lifelong love of learning. Our community is collaborative, joyful, and rooted in strong partnerships with families.
What you’ll do
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Support the lead Montessori guide in preparing and maintaining a calm, engaging classroom environment
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Speak French with the children throughout the day to support immersion and natural language development
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Assist with daily routines, including transitions, snack, outdoor time, and rest
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Observe and support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development
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Collaborate with the teaching team to maintain a consistent and respectful classroom culture
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Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment
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Support aftercare programming (for candidates seeking full-time hours)
What we’re looking for
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Fluent French speaker (native or near-native proficiency)
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Warm, calm, and respectful presence with young children
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Experience working with children (Montessori or early childhood experience is a plus)
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Reliable, punctual, collaborative, and communicative
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Authorized to work in the U.S.
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CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
Position details
Hours: about 30 hours
Schedule: varies by day of the week (2 full days, three half days + aftercare hours if desired)
Type: Part-time · school year (with additional hours available through aftercare)
Benefits: full-time employees are eligible for health, and dental. All employees are eligible for lunch and a 401k
To Apply
Email your resume, cover letter, and three references to info@capucinemontessori.org
Aftercare Aide — part-time
(with potential for full-time through assistant position (see above)
Monday – Thursday 3 pm - 5:30 pm · School year 2026–2027
We are seeking a caring, reliable, and compassionate individual to join our Aftercare program during the late afternoon hours. The role involves supporting young children in a warm and engaging environment through snack time, outdoor and indoor play, and daily routines. A certified director will always be present with the group.
What you’ll do
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Prepare and serve snacks;
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Accompany children on daily walks to and from a nearby park, ensuring safe transitions
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Supervise outdoor play with a calm and attentive presence
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Supervise indoor activities
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Communicate any observations, concerns or incidents with the teaching team
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Support in cleaning up and resetting the classroom for the next day
What we’re looking for
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Reliable and punctual, with a strong sense of responsibility - our directors and children count on you when you are scheduled to work
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Patient, calm, and comfortable working with young children (ages 3-6)
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Willing to walk and spend time outdoors in various weather conditions
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Creative and engaged when interacting with children during play and activities
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French-English bilingualism is a plus
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No formal diploma required - students welcome and encouraged to apply
CPR/First Aid certification a plus, but not required -
Complete EEC Essentials 2.0 (Free 12 hr self-paced course) prior to start date
Position details
Hours: 2.5 hs / day
Days: Monday - Thursday (flexible - candidates are welcome to apply for specific days if they are not available for the full week; for example, Mondays and Wednesdays)
Schedule: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Type: Part-time, school year position
To Apply
Email your resume, cover letter, and three references to nasturtium@capucinemontessori.org