Paraprofessional Positions
Join Our Montessori Community
The Montessori School of Waukesha is seeking caring, dependable, and engaged Paraprofessionals to join our growing team. Whether you have experience in education, childcare, coaching, summer camps, or youth programs, we are looking for individuals who genuinely enjoy working with children and want to become an important part of a classroom community.
No Montessori experience is required. We provide training and support for candidates who are eager to learn.
Founded in 1964, Montessori School of Waukesha is the first and only American Montessori Society (AMS) accredited school in Wisconsin. We serve approximately 370 students from Toddler through Middle School in a collaborative, mission-driven learning environment where faculty, students, and families work together to help children become confident, independent, and compassionate learners.
About the Position
Paraprofessionals are assigned to one classroom community and remain with that class throughout the school day, building meaningful relationships with students and partnering closely with the lead teacher. This role is much more than classroom assistance: it is an opportunity to help create a calm, joyful, and respectful environment where children can thrive.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting the lead teacher in maintaining a prepared Montessori environment.
- Building positive relationships with students while modeling kindness, respect, and consistency.
- Supervising children during classroom activities, outdoor play, transitions, lunch, arrival, and dismissal.
- Encouraging children to solve problems, develop independence, and care for their environment.
- Assisting with classroom preparation, organization, material making, copying, laminating, light cleaning, and laundry.
- Supporting daily routines appropriate to the age level, including care routines for younger children when applicable.
- Contributing to a classroom culture where every child feels safe, respected, and capable.
Our strongest paraprofessionals are people who:
- Genuinely enjoy being with children and respect their developmental journey.
- Bring a calm, patient, and emotionally steady presence to the classroom.
- Build warm relationships while maintaining clear and consistent expectations.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues as true partners.
- Take initiative and notice what needs to be done without waiting to be asked.
- Are observant, paying close attention to children's needs before stepping in.
- Encourage independence instead of doing tasks children can learn to do themselves.
- Value respectful guidance over punishment or control.
- Are dependable, punctual, flexible, and eager to learn.
- Welcome coaching and professional feedback with a growth mindset.
- Take pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and beautiful learning environment.
- Understand that every responsibility (from comforting a child to preparing classroom materials) contributes to children's success.
- Stay actively engaged with students rather than observing from the sidelines.
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Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications
- Experience working with children is required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
- Background in education, childcare, coaching, camps, after-school programs, or related fields is preferred.
- Ability to communicate professionally with children, families, and coworkers.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and learn Montessori philosophy and practices.
What We Offer:
Compensation:
$28,000- $34,000 an hour (from $19.50 an hour)
Your offer will be based on your credentials and experience. Work day is 7:30 am - 3:30 pm and between 180- 185 contracted days depending on the grade level position. We offer 10 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and benefits.
Salary is calculated based on an hourly rate that compares very favorably to local public school districts and is typically higher.
MSOW offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term and Short Term Disability insurance coverage through the school. MSOW provides a Simple IRA with a 3% match. The school provides 80 hours of personal paid time off, and 16 hours of professional development paid time off. Employees enjoy very significant reductions in wrap care costs for toddlers through 8th graders.
Paraprofessionals may also work during our Summer Program if they choose.
We believe in professional development and have helped fund degrees, credentials, and certificates for many of our teachers.
Job Type: Full-time, Contracted
Schedule: 8 hour shift - 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Work Location: In person 2600 Summit Ave. Waukesha, Wisconsin
Those who would like to be considered for 2026-27 openings at MSOW are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to careers@msow.org
Please include "Montessori Paraprofessional Application'' in the subject line. We hope to make a hiring decision by the beginning of August so please apply promptly.
Insurance
Simple ira
Professional development reimbursement
discounted tuition and childcare
Employment: Montessori School of Waukesha is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, and we are dedicated to hiring employees who reflect the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences that make our community vibrant and strong.
