Classroom Assistant (Full-Time)

Montessori Post; New Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental benefits

Salary $30,000-$40,000

Job summary

Montessori Post in New Haven, CT is seeking a dedicated Classroom Assistant (Full-Time) to support the Classroom Guide in a 10-month program. Required AMI Assistants Training Course within the first year and a High School diploma are required; a Bachelor’s degree and Montessori experience are preferred.

Bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include supporting academic and social-emotional learning, preparing materials, supervising children, and collaborating

Qualifications

• AMI Assistants Training Course completed within first year.
• High School diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing lessons and activities.
• Maintain classroom environment and prepare instructional materials.
• Support individual and small groups to promote independence and learning.
• Monitor student behavior and ensure safety.
• Collaborate with Guide and other staff; participate in professional learning.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

AMI Assistants Training Course

High School Diploma

Job description

Classroom Assistant (Full-Time) in New Haven, CT, US

About 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

Areas of Responsibilities:
Instruction
Assists the Guide in developing and modifying instructional materials to appropriately meet the academic, physical, and social emotional needs of all learners
Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities
Continues planned instructional activities during Guide’s temporary absence from the classroom during lunch, prep time, and team meetings
Assists individuals and small groups of children in various subject areas and motor activities, e.g. Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Music, Cultural Studies, Exercise, Games and Physical Education.

Supporting Learning and Independence
Supports children in following classroom procedures and grace and courtesy
Helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students, mediating conflicts and supervising for safety
Monitors students engaged in independent work or similar activities, ensuring respect for classmates and materials

Care of the Environment
Reviews and resets classroom environment daily to ensure that learning materials are in good order and ready for student use each day
Replenishes consumable items, e.g. paper, pencils, polish, cotton puffs, art supplies, etc.
Prepares, monitors and assists children with clean up of food activities – breakfast, lunch, snacks, and food prep
Assists students in clean-up of the environment at the end of the day

Observation and Record Keeping
Contributes to classroom record keeping and communication journals
Alerts Guide to individual student progress and needs and offers suggestions
Participates in individual student action plans, implementing activities and recording progress under direction of the Guide

Collaboration and Professional Learning
Communicates and interacts regularly and appropriately with students, faculty, staff and administration, maintaining positive relationships
Measures regularly with classroom team, engaging in planning of activities
Attends and actively participates in all required professional learning and events
Keeps confidential information about students and families confidential at all times

Miscellaneous
Maintains all professional certifications necessary

Seeks opportunities for professional development

Performs other duties as assigned

• Compensation: $30,000-$40,000, based on education and experience.
• Medical, vision and dental benefits available.