FT Assistant Teacher Primary
Salem Montessori School Inc·Salem, Virginia
Salem Montessori School Inc·Salem, Virginia
Assist in the development and well-being of preschool children aged 3-6 years. Support a structured classroom environment and engage with children during learning and play activities.
FT Preschool Assistant - 3-6 year olds
SMS is currently hiring for a Full-time assistant to work with ages 3-6 years!
Are dependable and consistent in their ability to be physically and mentally present for the children.
Take responsibility for being proactive in problem-solving, caring for the environment, and building relationships.
Have a keen awareness and observation skills.
Communicate articulately, respectfully, and constructively.
Establish and enforce rules and boundaries of behavior for children in their classrooms. We have a very structured classroom environment.
Be professional and mature in appearance and attitude.
Help children use resources and explore during learning and play activities using the Montessori method.
Monday-Friday
40 hours per week
Ability to be on your feet.
Ability to lift and move.
Ability to conduct chores apart from childcare (cleaning, etc.)
Willingness to engage with young children and other staff members.
Employees who are made an offer of employment will be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment background process that includes passing a Basic TB and fingerprint test and completing an online training program. Applicants who do not pass or participate in any of this pre-employment process will have their offer of employment rescinded.
Visit http://salemmontessori.org/ [http://salemmontessori.org/] or https://amshq.org/ to learn more about Montessori.
Market context
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