Employment Opportunities

We are looking for a mature, assertive Montessori Primary Assistant to accompany our Lead Primary Guide for the 2024-2025 academic year in the areas of faith, academics, virtue, and play.

Time commitment:
mid-August 2024 - late May 2025
Tuesday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Job Description:
John XXIII Montessori Center is offering the opportunity to walk alongside 3 to 6-year-olds on their journey of self-discovery and learning so they can live joyfully in God's love and fulfill their unique call in life.

Please send a resume and cover letter to Nicholas Fonte at [email protected].

Located on 23 acres with woods, barns, open fields, and a pond in a small mountain town, the Center immerses our children in beauty inside and outside the classrooms. Passionate and devoted adults lead our Center, and we are blessed with open-hearted families who spend time together both at John XXIII and in the wider community.

Serving children and fellow adults in this life-giving community is a joy.

Please email a cover letter and resume to Nicholas Fonte at [email protected].

Time commitment:
late August 2024 - mid-May 2025
Tuesdays through Thursdays
8:15 a.m. -  1:00 p.m.

During the warmer months, you will accompany small groups of three to six-year-old children as they work outside, guiding them in water work, cleaning, gardening, etc., depending on the available materials. When it is cold, you will bake simple recipes of bread, cookies, and muffins with small groups of children. You will also have the opportunity to assist them in setting tables for lunch and playing during recess.

Located on 23 acres with woods, barns, open fields, and a pond in a small mountain town, the Center immersed our children in beauty inside and outside the classrooms. Passionate and devoted adults lead our Center, and we are blessed with open-hearted families who spend time together both at John XXIII and in the wider community.

Serving children and fellow adults in this life-giving community is a joy.

Please email a cover letter and resume to Nicholas Fonte at [email protected].

We are looking for a mature, assertive Montessori elementary assistant to accompany our Lead Elementary Guide for the 2024-2025 academic year in the areas of faith, academics, virtue, and play.

Time commitment:
mid-August 2024 - late May 2025
Tuesday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Job Description:
Observation and knowing each child is vital to meeting children's needs, and you will have the opportunity to hone your observation skills to engage the children.

You will observe many lessons given by Lead Guide during the morning and afternoon work periods and assist children in their follow-up work and their choices to explore further what has been presented.

• You will assist the Elementary Guide with record-keeping by observing children and noting their work.
• During this vital period of learning healthy relationship dynamics, you will guide the children in the classroom and at lunch/recess as they discover and make mistakes in what it means to love your neighbor as yourself.
• There are many needs of a Montessori classroom. With the direction of the Lead Elementary Guide, you will have the opportunity to do what is necessary to maintain a home-like environment for the children.

Located on 23 acres with woods, barns, open fields, and a pond in a small mountain town, the Center immerses our children in beauty inside and outside the classrooms. Passionate and devoted adults lead our Center, and we are blessed with open-hearted families who spend time together both at John XXIII and in the wider community.

Serving children and fellow adults in this life-giving community is a joy.

Please email a cover letter and resume to Nicholas Fonte at [email protected].

Multiple age groups, days, and times are available! We welcome interest in one or more openings.

Catechists must have completed their CGS formation. Assistant Catechists must be enrolled or willing to enroll in CGS formation.

Ages, Days, and Times available

Level I (ages 3-6)
Mondays 8:30-11:30, 12:30-3:30
Tuesdays 12:30-3:30
Fridays 8:30-11:30

Level II (ages 6-9)
Mondays 8:30-11:30
Tuesdays 12:30-3:30
Fridays 8:30-11:30

Level III (ages 9-12)
Mondays 8:30-11:30
Tuesdays 12:30-3:30
Fridays 8:30-11:30

Please send your resume and cover letter to Nicholas Fonte at [email protected].