The Montessori Academy of Chicago is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team of highly motivated educators in our Primary (ages 3-6) program. This position reports directly to the classroom’s Lead Teacher, and must work collaboratively with other Teacher’s Assistants and Academy faculty. These are full-time, hourly positions starting immediately and for the 2024-2025 school year.
If you are interested in applying for this position, send your resume and a cover letter in response to this posting.
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.
- Planning and implementing art projects, games and group activities.
- Building nurturing and engaging relationships with children.
- Responsible for classroom management, supervision, and maintaining complete and accurate attendance records.
- Ensuring safety during transitions and communicating with children in a developmentally appropriate matter.
- Role modeling social skills and classroom behavior expectations appropriate to the age group.
- Implementing positive behavior supports for students and encouraging relationship building.
- Building a sense of community with classroom team, parents and students.
- Daily responsibilities include washing dishes, sanitizing materials, restocking supplies, and preparing the classroom environment for the following school day.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Applicants must be able to work Monday - Friday from 10:00am-6:30pm.
- Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years experience working with elementary aged children. Some college is preferred.
- Applicants must be able to pass a background check, TB test, and physical.
- Applicants should be able to communicate with children, parents and other staff members.
- Punctuality, dependability, patience, and an eagerness to learn are highly valued!
Benefits:
- Full time employees are eligible for health, dental and short term disability insurance through the Academy after a 60 day waiting period.
- All employees are eligible for 401K with matching 100% up to 5%.
Montessori Academy of Chicago provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
- Women-led organization
- Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
- Age-inclusive
- Diversity and inclusion training or programs
- Fully or partially paid childcare
- Paid time off
Benefit Conditions:
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
This Job Is:
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Grade levels:
Schedule:
School type:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person