• Montessori Instructional Assistant

    South Bend Empowerment Zone (South Bend, IN)


    Job Details

    Job ID: 4937880

    Job Description

    POSITION TITLE: Montessori Instructional Assistant

    GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:

    Reports to: Building Principal and Lead Classroom Teacher

     

    Contract Length: School Year – Teacher scheduled days

     

    Hourly Rate: 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.

     

    Position Type: Full-time

     

    Positions Available: 1

     

    Job Categories

     

    Classroom Teacher, Montessori

     

    Instructional Support, Individual Aide