Montessori Assistant/Aide

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Our Montessori School is seeking passionate and dedicated Teacher Assistants and Aides, to join our close-knit team. We are a small private school that values child-centric education, guided by the principles and philosophy of Maria Montessori. We aim to provide a hands-on learning environment that offers memorable experiences for children aged 3 to 12 years old.

Responsibilities:

• Foster a nurturing and engaging learning environment for young children.
• Follow Montessori teachings and principles in daily activities.
• Collaborate with other staff members.
• Be flexible with daily schedules
• Full time: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 10 AM to 6 PM,
• Part-time: 1 PM to 6 PM.
• Contract August 1 to May 24

• Support the Teacher in implementing an age-appropriate, engaging, and consistent curriculum aligned with the Montessori philosophy
• Maintain a consistent routine, organized supplies, and clean environment as directed by the Teacher
• Engage and Assist in whole groups, small groups, or individually during classroom learning experiences, in collaboration with the Teacher
• Assist with classroom responsibilities such as making copies, replenishing materials, and maintaining classroom supplies
• Monitor and/or maintain classroom guidelines, in collaboration with Teacher
• Participate in pre-planning and in-service days in collaboration with the Teacher
• Supervise and assist students during transitions such as arrival and dismissal
• Provide supervision and support of the students during PE, Spanish, Art and Music classes, or other enrichment activities
• Attend monthly meetings
• Attend or supervise students during Parent Teacher conferences, school events, and community gatherings as needed
• Model grace and courtesy at all times and support children in doing the same
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students at all times
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with children, colleagues, and families

• Must love working with children aged 3 to 12 years old.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday without exceptions.
• Must be flexible and team player
• Full time: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 10 AM to 6 PM, or
• Part-time 1 PM to 6 PM.
• Minimum age requirement: 21 years.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check level 2.
• Audible voice and adequate hearing and vision are required to communicate effectively and supervise the children.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods of time, including bending, stooping and crouching to interact with young children.

Montessori experience

40 hours DCF training

• Competitive salary based on experience, references, and qualifications. 401(k) with matching contributions. Engaging and supportive work environment.