Montessori - Para Educator

Detroit Public Schools Community District; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 19,695 - 28,051; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A local educational institution in Detroit is seeking a Montessori - Para Educator to assist Pre-K to 8th grade students and teachers with classroom preparation to enhance the learning environment. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, and a child development credential. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills to support students and serve as a liaison between the school and families. Training will be provided, and the position is eligible for benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess and provide evidence of High School Diploma or GED certification.
• 60 credit hours from an accredited institution or passing scores on required tests.
• Willingness to attend and complete 45 hours of Montessori Assistant Training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with instructional tasks assigned to individual students or small groups.
• Check students’ work and assist in recordkeeping.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and the family.

Skills

Ability to assist with instructional tasks

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED certification

Child Development Associate credential (CDA) or Associate Degree in Early Childhood/Child Development

Job description

Job Title

Position Title: Montessori - Para Educator

Location: Various Locations

Salary: $17.33/hr.

Report to: Principal and/or Director of Montessori

Bargaining Unit: Detroit Federation of Paraprofessionals (DFP)

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility: School-based. Not eligible for telecommuting.

Education

In accordance with the agreement between the Detroit Federation of Paraprofessionals and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, Article XVI, Vacant Positions, the following vacancy is announced:

Position Summary

The Montessori Para-Educator assist both Pre-Kindergarten-8th grade students and teachers with classroom preparation and task to support the learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess and provide evidence of High School Diploma or GED certification.
• Sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited institution, passing scores on the Work keys test, or the ETS test prior to 2017.
• A Child Development Associate credential (CDA), Associate Degree in Early Childhood/Child Development, or at least a class in Child Development with a written plan to complete the CDA or Associate Degree in Early Childhood/Childhood/Child Development for Early Childhood Montessori classrooms.
• Must be willing to attend and complete 45 hours of Montessori Assistant Training.

Essential Functions

• Assist the teacher with instructional tasks assigned to individual students or small groups of students.
• Assist the teacher with tasks such as recordkeeping, checking students’ work, preparing and distributing instructional materials, etc.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and the family.
• Attend Parent-Staff Meetings, during regular working hours.
• Participate in in-service workshops.
• Observe student performance and assisting in the planning and implementation of appropriate instructional activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Security Clearance

Internal Applicants: If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants: In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Method Of Application

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at [phone].

DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at [phone] or detroitk12.org/compliance.