Classroom Assistant

Culturalyst; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Elm City Montessori School is seeking a Classroom Assistant to partner with the Classroom Guide in a full-time 10-month role, with required August Training. The ideal candidate will have an AMI Assistants Training Course completed within the first year, a High School diploma, and preferably a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.

Montessori experience and Spanish bilingual skills are highly valued. Responsibilities include supporting academic and social-emotional activities, preparing the classroom

Qualifications

• AMI Assistants Training Course within first year of employment
• High School diploma required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field preferred
• Trained in Montessori method and/or experience as an assistant in a public school setting
• Bilingual in Spanish with strong written and oral communication skills
• Kind, caring, compassionate, enthusiastic and well-organized

Responsibilities

• Support academic and social-emotional work in the classroom
• Prepare and maintain the physical environment
• Work with individuals and small groups to support independence and learning

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Excellent written and oral comunic

Organized

Montessori experience

Education

High School diploma

AMI Assistants Training Course

Bachelor’s Degree in Education (preferred)

Job description

# Classroom AssistantElm City Montessori SchoolDeadlineRollingScopeUnited States, Connecticut, Greater New HavenTypeJob OpportunityDisciplineWritingAbout this opportunityAbout the position: The Classroom Assistant works in partnership with the Classroom Guide. This is a full time 10-Month (with required August Training before the school year begins). Required Qualifications: All Assistants must successfully complete an AMI Assistants Training Course within their first years of employment. High School diploma is required. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal applicant has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field, is trained in the Montessori method and/or has experience as an assistant in a public school setting, collaborating as a member of a teaching faculty, supervising children, and supporting instruction for students with special needs. The candidate is kind, caring, compassionate, enthusiastic, well-organized, bilingual (Spanish), and creative with excellent written and oral communication skills. Key Components of the Position: Supporting academic and social emotional work in the classroom Preparing and maintaining the physical environment Working with individual and small groups of children to support independence and learning