St. Mary Delaware-Long Term Substitute, Children's House Aide (Feb-May)

St. Mary School-Delaware Long Term Substitute

• Children's
• House
• Aide
• February-May (end of school)
• Responsible to: Montessori Lead Primary Teacher I. JOB SUMMARY An employee in this position will assist in our 3-6 yr. old class under the Lead Primary Teacher. Supports Montessori Primary Teachers in serving students as well as parents. Applicant must have the ability to guide/direct, monitor and supervise any age group of students utilizing prescribed Montessori training and techniques. St. Mary will provide and pay for training if necessary in Montessori and/or Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Must have the ability to adapt to the needs of the students and the community. Maintain and foster positive and constructive interaction with students and parents. Ensure and assist with maintaining a safe and clean environment. In the afternoon, the applicant is the lead teacher in the napping environment. Participates in special events.
• Normal work hours are from 7:30-3:30 M-F; mid-August to the end of May. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All the duties and standards within this job description will be performed according to the established policies, procedures, and guidelines outlined in the School’s policy and procedures manuals. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES STUDENTS 1. Consistently strive to meet all teacher responsibilities of customer service, guiding and nurturing the development and learning of primary/elementary students. Help to provide a prepared environment, offering and facilitating activity “transitions,” observing the students constantly. 2. Demonstrate a working knowledge and application of Montessori principles/philosophy. 3. Function as a reference person and example for students. 4. Maintain ongoing knowledge of Montessori principles. Maintain needed skills to guide and direct primary/elementary students.

PARENT RELATIONSHIPS 1. Recognize and respect appropriate parent/student confidentiality. 2. Interact with parents in a positive, friendly manner. 3. Participate in the student portion of parent tours, when possible.

• CARE 1.
• Maintain constant supervision of students in care; attend to students in distress.
• Supervise all activities to ensure proper participation and safety.
• 2.
• Use appropriate positive Montessori discipline techniques with students.
• 3.
• Interact with the students in a friendly and supportive manner using student’s names with a calm tone of voice.
• 4.
• Follow policy and procedures for all of the students’ activities and follow all regulatory agency standards.
• 5.
• Report to the Director any signs of illness, injury, or abuse of students.
• Take appropriate action in any emergency situation.
• 6.
• Maintain sanitary standards for self and students.
• 7.
• Report to the Director any signs of illness, injury, or abuse of students.
• Take appropriate action in any emergency situation.
• 8.
• Maintain sanitary standards for self and students.
• 9.
• Maintain accurate attendance records of students.

• OTHER STAFF DUTIES 1.Consistently and regularly attend work as scheduled.
• 2.Assist with facility clean-up and maintenance of student areas, both interior and exterior.
• 3.Attend scheduled Staff meetings, workshops, open houses, and parent events as requested.
• 1.
• Must work in any additional capacity as requested by the MSW Director as needed in both short and long-term situations

Abilities and skills

Special abilities the position requires: 1. Work independently with minimal supervision 2. Flexible/adaptable to constant change 3. Strong tact and diplomacy; interacts with and works cooperatively with students, parents, and Montessori staff 4. Ability to prioritize, organize and plan work under own initiative 5. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing 6. Initiative to develop and maintain communication and build relationships with parents and others.

Exposure to

• Moderate hazards
• Childhood illnesses
• Heat/cold
• Noise

• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Lead Primary Montessori teachers must meet the following basic requirements: The MINIMUM required to perform this position.
• 1.
• High school degree 2.
• 2-3 years of work with children under the age of 6

Any license, certificates, or specialized ongoing training that are required by Ohio state law or regulatory agencies. For example CDA, CPR, ECE units, law enforcement clearance, etc. groups.

Required

Compliance with BCI&I background checks and completion of Protecting God's Children program.

Experience

• A minimum of one year of prior experience in a classroom setting is required; Computer experience is preferred.
• Job-Related
• Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and understand the Catholic perspective; ability to multi-task and establish priorities; high level of integrity and professionalism; Ability to maintain flexible attitude and approach towards assignments and successfully operate under appropriate guidelines; light typing, filing, and proofreading skills, excellent communication skills and knowledge of office equipment. Knowledge of Microsoft software applications (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Interpersonal
• Skills: The ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment.
• Language skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, and write short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively communicate with customers, parents, and other visitors to the school.
• Mathematical
• Skills: Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to use U.S. standards of currency and measurement.
• Reasoning
• Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Working
• Environment: The ability to maintain all information highly confidential. V. PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS The Physical Demands Strength Rating reflects the estimated overall strength requirement of the job. It represents the strength requirements, which are considered to be important for average, successful work performance.
• Light
• Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. Please apply for this position at the bottom of the page.