Substitute Teacher Assistant
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change
Location
Norton Shores, Michigan
Quick overview
Assist the classroom teacher in providing instruction to students and maintaining a supportive, disruption-free learning environment. Help prepare lesson materials, maintain student records, and guide children in harmonious social interactions.
Requirements summary
Requires at least two years of higher education (60 semester hours), an associate's degree, or passing the ETS Parapro Assessment. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics instruction and possess strong interpersonal skills.
Job description
About the Role
Assist the classroom teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups, carry out appropriate classroom activities, and maintain a disruption-free, learner-centered supportive environment. What you'll do Helps the classroom teacher prepare and distribute lesson materials. Instructs students under supervision of the classroom teacher. Assists the classroom teacher in maintaining individual student records when asked. Assists the classroom teacher in keeping the classroom neat, clean and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning. Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy and the community. Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression and student and classroom teacher experiences in large and small groups. Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children. Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group and the Academy. Carries out other duties assigned by the principal and/or Choice Schools Associates.
Qualifications
Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or obtain an associate's degree (or higher); or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment or successfully pass the ETS Parapro Assessment Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing and mathematics; or Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness, as appropriate. Ability to communicate with students, staff and guardians in a professional manner. Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary. Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers. Strong interpersonal skills. Desired Requirements: Bachelor's degree or valid state of Michigan Teaching Certificate. Knowledge of and skills working with at-risk students. Experience in an educational setting with school-age children. About Choice Schools Associates Muskegon Montessori for Environmental Change is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Environmental Model, Muskegon Montessori for Environmental Change is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding environmental schools within the state. The Environmental Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.
