Assistant Teacher

Responsibilities

• Provide Support to the Lead Classroom Guide The Assistant Guide helps the Lead Guide provide instruction that supports the development of the cognitive, emotional, social, physical and spiritual growth of the child.
• Manage the classroom in such a way that protects that lessons given by the Lead Guide
• Encourage the students to be independent and model for them appropriate manners and behaviors.
• Work with individual children or small groups as directed by the Lead Guide
• Supervises students in the hall, lunchroom, playground, and/or extended day programming
• Maintains behavior management strategies aligned to the Montessori context o self-discipline o independence o responsibility o grace and courtesy o respect for others o care of environment o care of self o community building
• Assists in preparation/production of instructional materials
• Works with the Lead Guide to develop classroom schedules, modify ma to erials
• Assists Lead Guide in observing, recording, and charting behavior to
• Assist in the Maintenance of the Classroom Environment The Assistant Guide helps the Lead Guide to prepare, maintain, and enhance the learning environment.
• Assists 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
• Engage students within the classroom by interacting and thinking about what is happening around them
• Cleans the classroom and replenishes materials and supplies

• Assist in Data Collection and Record Keeping The Assistant Guide helps the Lead Guide to complete and maintain all records, reports, evaluations, and inventories of student records and tests in a timely manner as may be required by the school. They will participate in training related to data collection and assessment.
• Gather written observations and input them in student lesson plan system and assessment systems
• Discuss performance, behavior, and community wide observations with lead teacher and other teaching staff

• Related Duties
• Takes an active role in developing City Garden as an institution of learning
• Participates in weekly staff meetings, school events, and conferences
• Keeps information confidential
• Is professional and positive in all dealings with students and parents
• Participates in school functions when requested by the Principal, including but not limited to Open Houses, Transition Nights, Curriculum Nights, Parent Orientations and the Family Field Day
• Responsible for reading the employee handbook and adhering to the guidelines and policies as established in the employee handbook Compensation $19.00 to $21.50 per hour, dependent on Education and Experience, as well as benefits including: Generous Paid Time-off (Fall, Winter and Spring breaks, holidays, and additional days) Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Pre-Tax savings for family health premium costs Retirement Plan Enrollment preference to City Garden Montessori for K-8 children residing in MO Discount tuition for our Preschool program

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of an Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
• At least 2 years classroom experience, preferably in a public or urban setting
• Have demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others
• Have demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Have willingness to assume any responsibilities appropriate for the position
• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of children and the school environment
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and anti-biased/anti-racist principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exemplary organizational skills