Mission: Children's Workshop Montessori School fosters community, guides innate curiosity, and builds a foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Our aim is to promote respect, and responsibility to self, to others, and to the natural world.
Vision: To be known within the community as the premier provider of AMI recognized Montessori education for children ages 8 weeks to 6 years.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform their duties faithfully, enthusiastically, and satisfactorily at CW during assigned working hours on regularly scheduled school days, and at other times as specified below.
The Aide or Assistant Teacher agrees to devote full time and attention during assigned working hours to their duties as an Aide or Assistant Teacher and staff member of CW.
Abide by all reasonable rules, regulations and policies promulgated by the CW Board of Directors and shall comply with all relevant statutes, regulations and ordinances of the state of Minnesota.
Adhere to all CW guidelines and standards, for the purpose of maintaining excellence and a high degree of professionalism.
Submit all employment onboarding and health forms required by CW and the state of Minneosta before the last day of the first 30 days of employment.
Respect the self, respect others, and respect the overall environment.
Administrative Responsibilities
Maintain open communication with administration and colleagues. Voice concerns and seek help from administration in a timely and positive manner.
Maintain the Montessori Classroom environment
Assist in establishing and maintaining the Montessori classroom culture, paying particular attention to the needs of the students.
Prepares and maintains the environment, observes behaviors, models grace and courtesy, preserves and protects lessons, and assists in the development of independence.
Monitor the environment to make sure students aren’t overwhelmed and anxious.
Engage students within the classroom by interacting and thinking about what is happening around them.
Clean-up of the classroom by ensuring that it is always tidy.
Provide support to the Lead Guide
Repeat what the Lead Guide said and re-explain each step of an assignment.
Supervise children in the hall, playground, and/or extended day programming.
Inform the Lead Guide of any classroom difficulties including discipline, health, equipment needs, repair, and maintenance.
Assist Lead Guide in observing, recording, and charting behavior.
Follow behavior management strategies and plans.
Share all information from parents with Lead Guide.
Read aloud or listen to children read
Supervise free play activities
Supports the students’ Individual Child Care Plans.
Promote independence and provide personal assistance to the child when needed.
Qualifications
Nice to Have:
Montessori training/experience
Classroom management skills
Experience in childcare or preschool settings
Familiarity with early childhood education principles
Previous experience working with children in an educational setting
Knowledge of behavior management techniques
Understanding of childhood development and literacy education
Job Type: Part-time; 25 hours a week