Montessori Classroom Support Specialist

Choice Schools Associates; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Montessori Academy (CMA) seeks an Instructional Aide to support teachers and students in a Montessori classroom. You will assist with instructional activities and help create an inclusive learning environment, offering individualized attention to reinforce concepts.

With at least two years of college, you will help guide students, maintain records, and support a positive, enriching educational experience under the CMA and Choice Schools Associates framework.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Helps the classroom teacher prepare and distribute lesson materials.
• Instructs students under supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Assists the classroom teacher in maintaining individual student records when asked.
• Assists the classroom teacher in keeping the classroom neat, clean and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy and the community.
• Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression and student and classroom teacher experiences in large and small groups.
• Works cooperatively with parents' and guardians' confidence in the classroom teacher.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group and the Academy.
• Carries out other duties assigned by the principal and/or Choice Schools Associates.

Skills

Love for children

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Education

60 semester hours / associate degree

Bachelor's degree or Michigan teaching certificate

Job description

Creative Montessori Academy (CMA) seeks an Instructional Aide to support teachers and students in a Montessori classroom. You will assist with instructional activities and help create an inclusive learning environment, offering individualized attention to reinforce concepts.

With at least two years of college, you will help guide students, maintain records, and support a positive, enriching educational experience under the CMA and Choice Schools Associates framework.