Montessori Elementary (6-12) Classroom Assistant
Drumnigh Montessori Primary School is seeking a Montessori Elementary Classroom
Assistant (6-12) to join our team to foster independence, curiosity, and community in our
students. This position is a fixed-term contract to cover a leave of absence from the start of
the academic year in September to the end of December 2025. However, there is potential
for the contract term to be extended into 2026. This position will be one of two teaching staff
in the classroom, working in partnership with the lead teacher. We have a friendly,
experienced team and a strong, supportive parent community. We welcome applications
from qualified guides who demonstrate a thorough understanding of Montessori principles.
Qualifications and Experience:
Montessori Diploma qualification from AMI, St Nicholas, AMS, or equivalent for a
6-9 or 6-12 classroom. (Qualification must be equivalent to QQI Level 7 or above)
Experience as a lead guide in a Montessori elementary classroom (6-9) setting is
required, experience as a lead guide for upper elementary (9-12) would be an
advantage.
Experience teaching the National Primary Curriculum (Ireland) is preferred. Ability
to teach the Irish language (Gaeilge) curriculum is desired.
An essential component for a successful guide is the ability to care for and
nurture each child’s potential in a diverse community of learners.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with parents and staff, lesson
planning, ability to complete administrative tasks as needed, and good
organizational skills are key components to this role.
Digital literacy is essential.
Certificates in First Aid, Children First, and Manual Handling (or working towards
them) will be required.
Candidates should have residency or permission to work in Ireland. Garda vetting
and other police vetting, reference validation and qualification check will be
required as part of the recruitment process.
About Drumnigh Montessori Primary School:
Drumnigh Montessori Primary School is a private, child centred, non-denominational,
primary school catering for children aged 3 to 12 in Raheny, Dublin, Ireland. Our small
independent school provides a welcoming, collaborative, and supportive environment for
students and staff catering for up to 66 students. We have two Montessori Primary (3-6
yrs) classrooms in addition to a Montessori Elementary (6-12 yrs) classroom.
Our Lead Guides are graduate level, authentically-trained Montessori Teachers. Each
classroom has a minimum of two guides. The Irish national school curriculum is fully covered
using the Montessori Method. Our school is a registered AATI (Association of AMI Teachers
of Ireland) and an accredited IMEB (Irish Montessori Education Board) school.
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Please forward your CV and cover letter by July 30, 2025
to: jobs@drumnighmontessori.com
Interviews will take place August 1 2025
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