Dynamic Assistant

Monroe County School District; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe County School District is seeking a Dynamic Assistant to create a safe and nurturing environment for students aged PK3 through 8th grade. This role includes supporting physical education programs, assisting during lunch and recess, and collaborating with instructional teams to foster student development and achievement.

The ideal candidate will be proactive in managing classroom dynamics, attend staff meetings, and engage in professional development opportunities focused on student-centric educational practices.

Qualifications

• Responsible for promoting a safe and respectful environment.
• Assist with the physical education program and daily classroom activities.
• Collaborate with instructional teams for cohesive educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Support student development of self-discipline and cooperation.
• Monitor and facilitate behavior during meals and recess.
• Attend professional development for public Montessori environment.

Job description

The Dynamic Assistant is responsible for supporting a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment that promotes each student’s development of self‑discipline, self‑confidence, cooperation, and responsibility.

The role will contain multiple classroom interactions ranging from PK3 through 8th grade students. The Dynamic Assistant will assist with the physical education program, lunch pick up, PK3-Kdg daily assistance, Aftercare, etc.

Key Areas of Focus

Classroom and Curriculum

• Check in with the Classroom Guide on the pressing needs for the day.
• Assist in preparation of and clean up from classrooms.
• Stay alert to instances where tone‑keeping is needed; redirect students to purposeful work.
• Be proactive rather than reactive. Anticipate and peacefully stop disruptions before they begin.
• Be observant; communicate pertinent observations with the Classroom Guide, immediately.
• Attend enrichment and special events with students to monitor behavior.

Mealtime and Recess

• Facilitate students’ handwashing before eating lunch.
• Promote student communion and appropriate conversation during lunch.
• Monitor behavior at recess very carefully.
• Adults must be positioned in a manner that offers maximum supervision of students at play.
• Model and teach appropriate use of play equipment.
• Report any injuries as soon as they occur.

Staff and Community

• Collaborate regularly with the school’s Instructional Teams to implement a cohesive educational program.
• Attend regularly scheduled Staff Meetings.
• Attend various Professional Development offerings, with a focus on those that promote student achievement in a public Montessori environment.
• Promote favorable public relations for the School in the community.