About Montessori International College

Montessori International College (MIC) offers an extraordinary secondary learning environment unlike anything else. Set across 22 hectares of natural bushland in Forest Glen, our Adolescent Program supports young people (Years 7–12) as they develop independence, practical life skills, and academic confidence.

In this role, you will work closely alongside Adolescent Class Guides to support students' learning, physical, and emotional wellbeing, assist with daily classroom operations, and foster micro-economy and land-based learning initiatives. The role can vary day-to-day to reflect the diverse needs of the adolescent learners you are supporting.

What We Offer

- A collaborative, forward-thinking adolescent team culture.

- Beautiful, purpose-built indoor and outdoor learning spaces in a natural bushland environment.

- Competitive salary package and ongoing professional growth and Montessori training opportunities.

About the Role

Montessori International College (MIC) is inviting applications for a dedicated Adolescent Classroom Assistant to support our secondary team. Working alongside Adolescent Class Guides, you will play a vital role in maintaining a peaceful, structured, and authentic Montessori environment tailored to the developmental needs of young adolescents.

This position assists with day-to-day classroom operations, material preparation, practical student support, micro-economy initiatives, land-based learning, and student supervision.

Key Responsibilities

- Classroom Support:



Work under the direction of Class Guides to assist individual students or small groups, protecting student concentration and purposeful engagement.

- Prepared Setting: Help set up, clean, and maintain indoor/outdoor learning spaces and ensure learning materials and everyday consumables are fully stocked and ready for use.

- Student Supervision & Care: Actively supervise students to ensure physical safety and wellbeing across campus activities, transitions, and projects.

- Operations & Administration: Assist with material creation, printing, operational support, and logging student observations or records of work.

- Community Culture: Model grace, courtesy, and peace education principles in all student and staff interactions.

Selection Criteria & Qualifications

- Mandatory Requirements:
- Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

- Current First Aid and CPR Certification.

- Experience: Prior experience supporting learning in a school, educational, or youth-focused setting is preferred.

- Attributes: Genuine respect for adolescents, proactive work ethic, strong organisational skills, initiative in environment preparation, and high standards of confidentiality.

- Montessori Alignment: Strong alignment with peace education principles and a willingness to participate in ongoing Montessori professional development.

For more information visit mic.qld.edu.au

Application Closing date: Monday 23 November, 2026

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit

- A cover letter addressing suitability for the role.

- A current Curriculum Vitae.

- Contact details for two skilled referees.

📌 Adolescent Class Assistant (Queensland)
🏢 Montessori International College
📍 Queensland