Job Details

Job ID: 4937861

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Montessori Instructional Assistant

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Reports to: Building Principal and Lead Classroom Teacher Contract Length: School Year – Teacher scheduled days Hourly Rate: Begins at $11.44 Depending on Experience and education

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• This position requires an individual who will assist the lead teacher in successfully implementing all aspects of the Montessori program working with students, staff and parents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement instructional and classroom leadership strategies which reflect the Montessori model.

• Actively participate in on-going professional development/training. Participation required.

• Work with the Montessori classroom teacher, instructional and Montessori coaches and principal.

• Assist the teacher in providing a skillfully prepared environment that allows children to explore, move, share with a group and be independent, make decisions, develop self-control and create order that cultivates a lifelong love of learning.

• Collaborates successfully with teams to integrate Montessori pedagogy.

• Employ a wide variety of instructional techniques which reflect differentiation of instruction as directed by the Montessori teacher.

• Assist in successfully with implementing curriculum in a multi-age classroom.

• Embrace the Montessori program and the Montessori philosophy.

• Work well with others.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of a diverse (ethical/racial) urban school population and apply appropriate instructional strategies.

• Monitor and assist students with breakfast.

• Assist in the implementation of a best practice Montessori classroom demonstrating the Montessori beliefs and philosophy through curriculum, instructional strategies and classroom environment.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Recommendation for probation assistance on their most recent evaluation.

• Interview with Principal required.

Works in standard office and school building environments. Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours. Must be able to handle stress.

Position Type: Full-time

Positions Available: 2

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher, Montessori

Instructional Support, Individual Aide