Elementary Montessori Assistant Guide (6 years old to 12 years old)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Pay range of $14.40 to $17.60 per hour

Primary Teacher Aide/Montessori Assistant Guide (Full-Time)

STEAMspark is seeking a Montessori Assistant Guide to serve children from the ages of 6 to 12 years old. The Montessori Assistant Guide plays an essential role in supporting the lead guide, fostering a nurturing and enriching environment, and promoting the healthy development of children in a Montessori classroom setting.

Job Overview

• Do you want to advance that spark in the classroom that keepschildren engaged?
• Are you passionate about the Montessori method and all it has to offer?
• Do you want to be part of something special?

Offering support and guidance to young children in collaboration with experienced colleagues, you will be an integral part of ensuring parents peace of mind.

If this is you, we want you on our STEAMspark Montessori team.

We are seeking an instructional assistant to support the Montessori Lead with establishing and maintaining a peaceful Montessori environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the spark in the classroom.
• Complete school-sponsored AMS Montessori training.

• Foster a peaceful multi-age classroom environment that promotes the physical, social, and emotional development for children.
• Implement Montessori philosophy and curriculum in support of Montessori Leads.
• Support the delivery oflessons that accommodate for differences in children learning styles.
• Introduce resources, including technology, at the direction of Montessori lead.
• Assist Montessori Lead guide in maintaining an engaging, inviting, and respectful classroom.
• Practice classroom management procedures and standards for desired behavior ofchildren.
• Establish and maintain open communications with Montessori Leads.
• Maintain a clean and orderly classroom.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Prefer someone pursuing Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit on the floor to assist with lessons.
• Able to lift at least 25 pounds.

Compensation

• Pay range of $14.40 to $17.60 per hour

About our Organization

STEAMsparkis anAMI USA Aspiring School, acandidateforAMS School Accreditation, andfully accreditedthroughCognia, which includes NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI. These distinctions allow us to serve children from 6 weeks old through 12th grade.

We are committed to:

• Preparing students to become top academic performers throughout their education.
• Positioning them to take on more advanced courses in secondary school.
• Enabling them to pursue higher education opportunities successfully.
• Igniting a passion for learning at an early age, our Montessori driven, STEAM integrated, age-appropriate, highly interactive curricula taught by Montessori credentialed and/or state certified educators dedicated to our students.

Here are some of the benefits of working at STEAMspark:

• Medical (where STEAMspark picks up a generous amount of the cost)
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Mentorship Opportunities