Montessori Classroom Assistant - Nature-Driven Learning

Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change; Norton Shores (MI); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change (MMAEC) in Norton Shores, MI, seeks an enthusiastic classroom assistant to support instruction and maintain a learner-centered environment.

You will help prepare materials, instruct small groups under the teacher's supervision, keep student records, and foster respectful, collaborative learning among children, parents, and staff. This role supports a Montessori approach and school-wide environmental education initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or obtain an associate's degree (or higher); or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment or successfully pass the ETS Parapro Assessment
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing and mathematics; or
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff and guardians in a professional manner.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Aufgaben

• Assist the classroom teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups
• Carry out appropriate classroom activities and maintain a disruption-free, learner-centered environment
• Prepare and distribute lesson materials under the teacher's supervision
• Instruct students under supervision of the classroom teacher
• Maintain individual student records when asked
• Keep the classroom neat, clean and orderly to support learning
• Use resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy and community
• Demonstrate effective classroom techniques and foster mutual respect and independent thought
• Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with others
• Carry out duties assigned by the principal and Choice Schools Associates

Kenntnisse

Love for children

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Ausbildung

Two years of college or higher

Associate's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change (MMAEC) in Norton Shores, MI, seeks an enthusiastic classroom assistant to support instruction and maintain a learner-centered environment.

You will help prepare materials, instruct small groups under the teacher's supervision, keep student records, and foster respectful, collaborative learning among children, parents, and staff. This role supports a Montessori approach and school-wide environmental education initiatives.