Elementary Assistant

Job Description

Elementary Classroom Assistant
Siena Academy - Great Falls, Virginia

Siena Academy, a Catholic Montessori school in beautiful Great Falls, Virginia, is seeking a Classroom Assistant for our well-established Elementary community (ages 6-12). This full-time position begins in August 2026.

Siena Academy offers authentic AMI Montessori programs that nurture the intellectual, physical, and spiritual development of children from 18 months through age 12. Our Catholic faith is fully integrated into the life of the school, including the daily practice of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, with an Atrium connected to each classroom. We are a joyful, faith-filled community committed to fostering wonder, independence, and a love of God in every child.

The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic who enjoys working with children and is eager to support the Montessori philosophy. A bachelor's degree is preferred. Experience with Montessori education and/or the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is welcomed but not required. We are looking for someone who is humble, collaborative, dependable, and enthusiastic about growing professionally within a Catholic Montessori environment.

Compensation and Benefits

$21.00-$23.00 per hour, based on experience
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
403(b) retirement plan
Paid sick leave
Professional development opportunities

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Natia Meehan, Head of School, at headofschool@sienamontessori.org.

About Siena Academy

Siena Academy is an authentic Catholic Montessori school serving children from toddler through Elementary. Rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church and the Montessori method, we integrate the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd into every level of our program, creating an environment where children grow in faith, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

About the Employer

The mission of Siena Academy is to partner with parents, the primary educators of their children, in forming the whole child--mind, body and soul. Rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church and formed by the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, we guide each child into a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Anchored in the Montessori Method, we cultivate a love of learning, a spirit of wonder, and a life grounded in faith, virtue and service to God.