Classroom Assistant

Culturalyst Inc.; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Elm City Montessori School in New Haven, CT seeks a Classroom Assistant to partner with the Classroom Guide in a full-time 10-month role, including August training. The successful candidate will support academic and social-emotional learning, help prepare the classroom environment, and work with small groups to foster independence and learning.

Required: a High School diploma and completion of an AMI Assistants Training Course within the first year.

Qualifications

• All Assistants must successfully complete an AMI Assistants Training Course within their first years of employment.
• High School diploma is required.
• Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Montessori training, and experience as an assistant in a classroom setting; bilingual in Spanish; strong written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

AMI Assistants Training

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Education

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