Montessori Assistant Teacher / Schoolwide Assistant
Fairbanks Montessori School is seeking an assistant to join our preschool classroom.
Fairbanks Montessori School is dedicated to providing the best possible education and care for our children. As a school, it is our mission to create an environment in which the following goals of a Montessori education may be met:
- Awaken the child's spirit and imagination
- Encourage a normal desire for independence
- Foster a high sense of self-esteem
- Help develop in all children the qualities of kindness, courtesy and Self-discipline
- Teach children to observe, question and explore ideas independently
- Help children master social skills and knowledge
When accepting a position with Fairbanks Montessori School, the Classroom Assistant agrees to aid the teachers in working toward these goals, and to collaborate with the staff in providing a nurturing environment. Classroom Assistants facilitate the comprehensive development of all students by interacting positively, confidently and respectfully with all children, families
and staff members.
Schoolwide assistants are under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher to which they are assigned. The duties of the schoolwide assistant include:
Specific Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Reporting to work on time each day
- Ensuring student safety at all times
- Substituting in the classroom for Classroom Assistants, including covering whole or partial shifts in case of emergencies, staff absences, or other occurrences
- Answering phones
- Data entry
- Conveying messages to a classroom with regard to a child's schedule, absence, or other matters
- Providing restroom breaks
- Greeting children at arrival, overseeing departure, including checking identification for an adult who is unknown to the staff member overseeing pickup
- Preparing classroom, Before or After Care, or special event materials
- Cleaning
- Preparing the nap room
- Monitoring and supervising children during staff lunch breaks
- Attending to a child who is dysregulated
- Supervising a child who has been removed from a classroom due to illness
- Making phone calls / sending emails as requested by Lead or by the Director
- Maintain staff to child ratios at any time necessary, indoors or outdoors
- Attend staff meetings
- Attend in-service offerings
- Contribute to keeping shared spaces clean and tidyClassroom assistants are under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher to which
- they are assigned. The duties of classroom assistants include:
- Monitoring children at all times.
- Maintaining a clean and hygienic classroom environment:
- Managing the room during class time such that the teacher can spend a
reasonable amount of time giving undisturbed individual lessons. Individual teachers will have their own systems and preferences.
- Knowing the schools discipline procedure and helping implement it when appropriate.
- Opening or closing the school.
- Xeroxing, cutting, laminating etc. as needed.
- Attending monthly staff meetings
- Attending inservice offerings
- Maintaining confidentiality of children and families.
In addition, classroom Assistants agree to maintain cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid certification, know the school emergency procedures, and perform other duties not specifically stated as directed by teachers or the school's Executive Director.
Individuals with a background in Early Childhood Education are encouraged to apply.
We are hiring for our PM Position (10:45 - 5:45).
- Ideal candidate will have experience with early childhood, communicating with parents, and enjoy working with this age group. Montessori training will be provided. We are looking for the perfect match for our school!
- The open shift is M-F and pay is $15.50 - $18.00 DOE and credentials such as a CDA.
If interested please respond via email with cover letter and resume.
2014 30th Ave Fairbanks, AK 99701
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.50 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
School type:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
- Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person