Francophone Assistant

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Capucine Montessori School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable French Assistant Teacher to join our dedicated team for the upcoming school year. This is a full-time position supporting a mixed-age early childhood classroom (ages 2.9–6) in a nurturing, bilingual Montessori environment.

 

About Us:
Capucine Montessori is a warm and welcoming school located in Cambridge, MA. We offer a rich Montessori curriculum that honors children’s natural curiosity and fosters independence, respect, and a lifelong love of learning. Our school community is collaborative, joyful, and rooted in strong partnerships with families.

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Role & Responsibilities:

• Support the lead Montessori guide in preparing and maintaining a peaceful, engaging classroom environment.

• Interact with children in French throughout the day to promote immersion and natural language acquisition.

• Assist with daily routines, including transitions, snack, outdoor time, and rest.

• Observe children closely and support their social, emotional, and cognitive development.

• Collaborate with team members to ensure a consistent and responsive classroom culture.

• Maintain a safe and orderly environment, and support classroom cleaning and organization.

 

Qualifications:

• Fluent French speaker (native or near-native proficiency).

• Experience working with young children, ideally in a Montessori or early childhood setting.

• Warm, calm, and respectful demeanor with children.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Authorized to work in the U.S. and able to commit to a full-time schedule (Monday–Friday).

• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

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Preferred but not required:

• Familiarity with Montessori philosophy.

• EEC teacher or assistant teacher certification.

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Compensation & Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a supportive school culture where staff are valued and celebrated.

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To Apply:
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to info@capucinemontessori.org with the subject line “French Assistant Teacher Application.”

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We look forward to welcoming a new member to our passionate and thoughtful team!

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Aftercare Teacher/Assistant

We are seeking a caring, responsible Aftercare Teacher to join our team! The ideal candidate will help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children at the end of the school day.

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Hours:

Monday - Thursday 3:45 pm - 5:30

Wednesdays: 12:00 pm - 5:30

Fridays: 12:00 - 4:00 pm

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Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and engage children during aftercare hours, including indoor and outdoor play

• Support and maintain daily routines to ensure a smooth transition from the school day

• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate activities

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe space

• Oversee safety on the playground and in all aftercare settings

• Collaborate with and support the aftercare lead teacher

 

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children 

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude

• French language proficiency a plus

 

To Apply:
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to nasturtium@capucinemontessori.org

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