Primary Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Classroom Assistant in Key West, Florida. The role involves supporting a safe and respectful classroom, promoting student development, and assisting in daily curriculum activities. Responsibilities include monitoring behavior during meals and recess, collaborating with instructional teams, and supporting a cohesive educational program.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and excellent communication skills, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere for students.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a safe and nurturing classroom environment.
• Experience in assisting with classroom activities and organization.

Responsibilities

• Support Classroom Guide in preparation and management tasks.
• Monitor student behavior during meals and recess.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication skills

Flexibility/adaptability

Enthusiasm

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Personal drive and determination

Job description

Job Description

The Classroom Assistant is responsible for supporting a safe, respectful, and nurturing classroom environment that promotes each student’s development of self-discipline, self-confidence, cooperation, and responsibility.

Key Areas of Focus

Classroom and Curriculum

• Check in with Classroom Guide on the pressing needs for the day, helping to prepare the room for the day
• Review attendance, and monitor tardiness as needed
• Collect and organize forms (permission slips, lunch, book orders)
• Assist in preparation of and clean up from class snack
• Cycle around the room often, making your quiet presence known in all locations
• Stay alert to instances where tone‑keeping is needed; redirect students to purposeful work
• Be proactive rather than reactive. Anticipate and peacefully stop disruptions before they begin
• Be observant; communicate pertinent observations with the Classroom Guide, immediately
• Help students with research/work, should they need direct guidance or help and verification of work completed
• Attend enrichment and special events with students to monitor behavior
• Facilitate classroom clean‑up so ALL students are helping to clean up the room

Mealtime and Recess

• Facilitate students’ handwashing before eating lunch
• Promote student communion and appropriate conversation during lunch; disruptive behavior should not be tolerated
• Monitor behavior at recess very carefully
• Adults must be positioned in a manner that offers maximum supervision of students at play
• Model/teach appropriate use of play equipment
• Report any injuries as soon as they occur

Staff and Community

• Collaborate regularly with the school's Instructional Teams to implement a cohesive educational program
• Attend regularly scheduled Staff Meetings
• Attend various Professional Development offerings, with a focus on those that promote student achievement in a public Montessori environment
• Refrain from gossip or negative talk about the school, its programs or its employees
• Promote favorable public relations for the School in the community

Behavior Competency Requirements

• Professionalism
• Communication skills
• Flexibility/adaptability
• Enthusiasm
• Ability to problem‑solve
• Team collaboration
• Personal drive and determination

General Responsibilities

• Maintain responsibility for student safety and physical well‑being at all times.
• Work with the Instructional team and Principal to support delivery of the curriculum.
• Participate in classroom activities, including field trips, to meet academic directives.
• Supervise students during Early Dismissals.
• Regularly read the school and class newsletter.
• Be familiar with the Parent Handbook.
• Follow policies and procedures detailed in Employee Handbook.
• Attend all faculty/staff meetings, as appropriate.
• Participate in all staff professional days.