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 $20.00 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.