Assistant GuideTeacher Toddler or Childrens PreK to K

Mission:
Children's Workshop Montessori School fosters community, guides innate curiosity, and builds a foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Our aim is to promote respect, and responsibility to self, to others, and to the natural world.

Vision:
To be known within the community as the premier provider of AMI recognized Montessori education for children ages 8 weeks to 6 years.

Primary Responsibilities

Perform their duties faithfully, enthusiastically, and satisfactorily at CW during normal working hours on regularly scheduled school days, and at other times as specified below.

The Aide or Assistant Teacher agrees to devote full time and attention during normal working hours to their duties as an Aide or Assistant Teacher and staff member of CW.

Abide by all reasonable rules, regulations and policies promulgated by the CW Board of Directors and shall comply with all relevant statutes, regulations and ordinances of the state of Minnesota.

Adhere to all CW guidelines and standards, for the purpose of maintaining excellence and a high degree of professionalism.

Submit all employment onboarding and health forms required by CW and the state of Minnesota before the last day of the first 30 days of employment.

Respect the self, respect others, and respect the overall environment.

Administrative Responsibilities

Attend all required staff meetings and special events.

Maintain open communication with administration and colleagues. Voice concerns and seek help from administration in a timely and positive manner.

Offer leadership and mentorship to other staff members, including support with and follow up on goal setting and providing insightful and inspiring evaluations.

Maintain the Montessori Classroom environment

Assist 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.

Monitor the environment to make sure students aren’t overwhelmed and anxious.

Engage students within the classroom by interacting and thinking about what is happening around them.

Clean-up of the classroom by ensuring that it is always tidy.

Provide support to the Lead Guide

Carefully observes and keeps records on each student’s individual progression through the classroom, always being available to offer gentle guidance.

Assists individual students in performing activities initiated by the teachers in small groups.

Repeat what the Lead Guide said and re-explain each step of an assignment.

Supervise children in the hall, lunchroom, playground, and/or extended day programming.

Inform the Lead Guide of any classroom difficulties including discipline, health, equipment needs, repair, and maintenance.

Assist in preparation/production of instructional materials.

Work with the Lead Guide to develop classroom schedules and modify materials when necessary.

Assist Lead Guide in observing, recording, and charting behavior.

Implement behavior management strategies and plans.

Meet regularly with the Lead Guide to discuss goals for the class and individual students.

Share all information from parents with Lead Guide.

Assist in organizing field trips

Read aloud or listen to children read

Hand out papers and collect paperwork

Assist with supplementary work for advanced pupils

Supervise free play activities

Supports the students’ Individual Child Care Plans.

Promote independence but provide personal assistance to the child when needed.

Qualifications

Teacher qualified per Minnesota DHS

Classroom management skills

Experience in childcare or preschool settings

Strong communication skills for interacting with students and parents

Ability to create and implement lesson plans

Familiarity with early childhood education principles

Previous experience working with children in an educational setting

Knowledge of behavior management techniques

Understanding of childhood development and literacy education

Salary: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Health/Dental/Vision options

Schedule:

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Education:

High school or equivalent

4 Year Degree or AMI/AMS Certification(s) (preferred)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person