Montessori Assistant Teacher — Inspire 3–6 Minds

Servingschools; Fairfield (ME); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

KMS Montessori in Maine seeks a Primary Assistant Teacher (ages 3-6) to support the Head Teacher in delivering a prepared Montessori environment. The role emphasizes calm, firm yet gentle guidance, and respectful interactions with children, staff, and families.

Responsibilities include supervision, documentation, field trips, and ongoing professional development to uphold KMS certifications and the Montessori philosophy. This is a full-time position with potential before/after care involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is required.
• CPR, First Aid, and Mandated Reporter training required.
• Two-day assistant training and positive discipline training required for new Montessori hires.
• Must be able to crawl, sit, kneel, and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsabilités

• Engage positively and professionally with staff and families, models behavior for children.
• Observes and provides student assistance as necessary throughout the day and supports documentation of student needs.
• Maintains a peaceful and prepared environment to foster student directed learning.
• Maintains clean and attractive learning environment as per daily and weekly schedules.
• Supervises students in the absence of the Head Teacher, including lunch and recess duties.
• Communicates effectively with the Head Teacher regarding classroom management and student performance.
• Attends monthly staff meetings and parent workshops.
• Completes required professional development and training to support KMS certifications and affiliations.
• Assists the Head Teacher in planning regular field trips and nature-based activities.

Connaissances

Experience with children

Classroom management

Observation skills

Flexible / adaptable

Communication with staff and families

Formation

Education in child development (preferred)

Description du poste

KMS Montessori in Maine seeks a Primary Assistant Teacher (ages 3-6) to support the Head Teacher in delivering a prepared Montessori environment. The role emphasizes calm, firm yet gentle guidance, and respectful interactions with children, staff, and families.

Responsibilities include supervision, documentation, field trips, and ongoing professional development to uphold KMS certifications and the Montessori philosophy. This is a full-time position with potential before/after care involvement.