MONTESSORI ENRICHMENT TEAM MEMBER

Richmond Montessori School; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Montessori education provider in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a Montessori Enrichment Team Member to deliver quality lunch, nap, and afterschool programming for students. The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills, two years of classroom experience, and preferably a bachelor's degree. This role involves maintaining a clean environment, supervising children, and preparing progress reports. The school offers professional development and benefits including paid time off.

Benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Tuition reduction and program discounts for staff children

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years classroom experience with students at class level assignment.
• Experience in a Montessori setting is preferred.
• Experience with licensed childcare program standards is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality lunch, nap & afterschool programming for students.
• Maintain order and cleanliness of the classroom environment.
• Supervise children both indoors and outdoors.
• Assist in preparing written Montessori Enrichment progress reports.

Skills

Strong oral & written communication

Familiar with basic Microsoft software

Attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work independently

Strong interpersonal skills

Positive energy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

The Montessori Enrichment (ME) Team Member is responsible for all aspects related to delivering quality lunch, nap & afterschool (Extended Care) programming for the students under the ME Team member's charge, utilizing the best principles and practices based on the Montessori tradition of education. The ME Team member conforms to all Virginia Department of Education regulations and policies while maintaining programming that reflects our mission and the core Montessori philosophy of respect for the individual learner, preparation of the environment, fostering independence, order, and concentration in the student, respect for sensitive periods, recognizing intrinsic motivation, and the absorbent mind.

In this role, you’ll get to:

• Keep informed and support the Montessori approach to education in classrooms and programs
• Work with children ages three years to eighth grade
• Prepare the classroom environment for independence, exploration, and engaging activities
• Care for all materials and furnishings purchased by RMS for use in the classroom
• Ensure that materials in use are kept attractive and clean
• Supervise children both indoors and outdoors
• Maintain order and cleanliness of the classroom environment
• Assist in preparing the written Montessori Enrichment progress reports
• Relay pertinent information and observations to the Director of Montessori Enrichment
• Complete various forms such as self evaluations and accident report forms
• Work alongside other team members

We are seeking people who:

• Have strong oral & written communication
• Are familiar with basic Microsoft software for email and calendaring
• Have a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Can work independently with consistent follow through
• Demonstrates confidentiality regarding parent and family situations
• Possess strong interpersonal skills
• Have a positive energy

CPR/First Aid certified (RMS will cover training and certification costs)

Minimum of two years classroom experience with students at class level assignment. A bachelor’s degree and experience in a Montessori setting is preferred.

Experience with licensed childcare program standards and working with children is beneficial.

About Richmond Montessori School

Since 1965, Richmond Montessori School (RMS) has remained dedicated to providing an authentic Montessori education in a student-centered environment and has remained true to the mission of its founders and the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori. RMS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) independent school dually-accredited by the American Montessori Society and the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. The school serves approximately 315 students ages 18 months to 14 years on two adjacent campuses, which incorporate eleven acres of beautiful green space, located in the west end of Richmond, Virginia. The RMS team includes a diverse group of passionate faculty and staff, fully committed to our core values of Character, Community, Authenticity, Respect, and Excellence.

RMS culture supports continuous learning through professional development, benefits including paid time off and holidays, opportunities for networking with state, regional, and national educational associations, and tuition reduction and program discounts for staff children admitted to our programs.